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🚀 Rocket Camp students put their engineering skills to the test by building their own Estes rockets!

Along the way, they explored the science and history of rocket technology while gaining hands-on experience in design, construction, and problem-solving.

Summer EXPLORE is just getting started! Various camps still have seats available. Register today: https://muhs.info/summer-explore

Happy Father's Day to all the Marquette High dads!

Fr. Sullivan served at MUHS during his regency, teaching English and political science from 1968-1971. His years at Marquette High were part of a lifetime of generous Jesuit service as a priest, educator and administrator.

We give thanks for his witness of faith, his devotion to the Society of Jesus and his joyful commitment to forming young people for lives of purpose and service.

May Fr. Sullivan rest in the peace.

Let us pray in thanksgiving for the life of Fr. George R. Sullivan, SJ, who died on May 31, 2026, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. He was 82 years old. May he rest in peace.

Fr. Sullivan graduated from Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha before entering the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus on September 1, 1962. He was ordained in 1975 and pronounced final vows in 1983.

During regency, he taught English and political science at Marquette University High School (1968-1971). After ordination, Fr. Sullivan taught theology and history and was an assistant to the president (1975-1978) and president (1982-1988) at Creighton Prep.

In 1989, Fr. Sullivan began working for the Gregorian University Foundation where he was vice president (1989-2006) and acting president (2002-2003). He then returned to Creighton Prep as an assistant to the president for almost a decade (2006-2015). In 2015, he was missioned to St. Camillus Jesuit Community to pray for the Church and the Society.

George was a devoted Jesuit and priest. He loved Omaha, politics, and engaging people. A true son of Ignatius, he strove to use all of his gifts for God’s greater glory and honor. When asked about his time in the Society, he replied:

My journey has been unexpected, yet not surprising. I was inspired to become a lawyer like others in my extended family; however, my use of the degree was in keeping with that of many ‘external’ Jesuits working in administration, fundraising, or pastorally representing an institution. It has been an honor to serve and to be served by so many amazing people who assist the vital institutions that support the Church in educating exceptional leaders.

Fr. Sullivan drew his strength from the Eucharist and prayer. He was aware of — and grateful for — God’s many gifts to him. He expressed his gratitude with these words:

“I am always brought back to 1 Corinthians 12: 4-7, as an encouragement that we all have our own gifts. We need to ask God to help us continue to lead from our strengths. The grace to be a part of so many families’ faith lives from baptism to burial has brought me the most satisfaction. I did not expect this when I started out. It has been grace upon grace.”

Fr. Jim Clifton, SJ, had this to say about Fr. Sullivan:
George was truly an amazing Jesuit; I am convinced that he knew, or knew of, every family in Omaha…and could trace their marriages and lives off the top of his head. Wherever he served, people were completely fond of him. May he now rest in the fullness of life in God’s presence.

Fr. George Winzenburg, SJ, had these memories of Fr. Sullivan:
George excelled in speech and debate at Creighton Prep and entered the Society in 1962. His father, who was a county coroner in Omaha and state senator in Nebraska, took him to the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles in 1960. The experience sparked his lifelong passion for national politics. He learned the names of every member of Congress. He collected presidential buttons and had his photograph taken with Presidents Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and Clinton.

He was very proud of both branches of his family, the Russells and the Sullivans. He religiously read the obituaries in the Omaha World Herald and preached at countless funerals. He loved everything about Omaha and was not shy speaking about its history and people, and of course the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a kind and caring person whose smile and laughter would light up a room. He was an outstanding Jesuit and priest. He lived with mild dementia for several years.

Fr. Joseph Brown, SJ, had these accolades for Fr. Sullivan:
George Sullivan was so much more than a friend. He was also a model of humility, always setting himself up for enthusiastic laughter when he would perform his sincere (the kindest possible description) attempts at singing and dancing. There was never any doubt that he was thoroughly acclimated to the world of politics, raised and nurtured by his parents and his Omaha Catholic community. During our first months in the novitiate, all of us were amazed that he knew the names of every single member of Congress (representatives and senators). Persistence was one of the virtues I most admired about him. Whatever the calling or the mission, George manifested his competence, always striving for – and establishing – a level of success that brought forth gratitude, locally, nationally and internationally. During the last difficult years of his diminishing mental capacities, what filled my heart and my eyes was the fact that he might no longer remember where he was, what he was supposed to be working at, or even what day it was – he always knew who we were. Yes, cor ad cor loquitur; but spirit also spoke to spirit, between George and those he loved.

Fr. Jim Bretzke, SJ, has this to say about Fr. Sullivan:
I’ve known George since I was a junior student council rep at MUHS which he moderated as a very popular first year regent. Later we both began teaching U.S. history at Creighton Prep in 1975: he newly ordained and me as a first-year regent. He served as a wonderful conversation partner, mentor and spiritual director. After law school he served as president of Prep, and I next met him when he came to Rome on sabbatical while I was finishing my doctorate at the Gregorian. George got top marks in my book for being very self-reliant, and just asking for the minimum or linguistic help and/or how to manage the somewhat opaque Italian way of proceeding. That Roman holiday ultimately led to his working for a number of years as a fundraiser for the Gregorian University foundation before returning to similar work at Prep.

When declining health took him to Camillus, George nevertheless maintained his humor, commitment to both Jesuit and lay friendships, as well as his interest in politics. Since I too have spent time in both Milwaukee and Omaha, I know first-hand how deeply cherished he is in both cities and many, many will miss his smile and easy banter.

Fr. Bill Johnson, SJ, had this remembrance of Fr. Sullivan:
George walked with me and my classmates of the MUHS class of ’71 through our last three years of high school. His knowing smile warmed us all and helped us come together in mutual support and brotherly love. I take heart that on May 7, 2026, seven of us had lunch with George at St. Camillus, exactly three weeks before he went to God. May George glory with God until we’re all reunited, finally and forever!

Please join us in giving thanks for the life of a great , of Fr. George R. Sullivan, SJ, who has gone home to God. If you knew Fr. Sullivan, please comment with a favorite memory of him.

Gianni Quintero ’26 has been named the recipient of the Courage Award at the Milwaukee High School Sports Awards, recognizing an outstanding student-athlete who has overcome adversity, achieved at a high level, and inspired others across his sport and community.

The honor caps one of the most remarkable athletic careers in MUHS history. A record-setting wheelchair track athlete, international medalist and future University of Illinois student-athlete, Gianni has helped show what adaptive sports can be at the highest level.

“I knew he was a natural athlete from the first day I started working with him," said MUHS Wheelchair Track Coach Anthony Mancinelli '18. "Midway through his freshman season, we knew he was going to set not only school records, but also state records that I now believe will stand for decades to come."

Read more: https://muhs.info/courage-award

Congratulations, Gianni!

Dare Ogunbowale '12 returned home to help lead The Mil Football Camp, a free one-day summer clinic of football fundamentals and mentorship for middle and high school kids of all skill levels.

“For us to be able to do this and give the kids a visual of what hard work is means a lot to us,” Ogunbowale said.

Read more about his commitment to Milwaukee youth athletes from Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service: https://milwaukeenns.org/2026/06/16/nfl-players-return-to-milwaukee-to-support-next-generation-of-youth-athletes/

NFL players return to Milwaukee to support next generation of youth athletes Milwaukee-born NFL players Eric Murray and Dare Ogunbowale came home this past weekend to pour into the next generation of youths through a football clinic, mentorship and resources.

Congratulations to Brendan Reardon ’26 for being named the Milwaukee area Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year!

Reardon, a four-time state qualifier, helped lead Marquette High to three consecutive top-four team finishes at the WIAA State Meet, including a Division 1 runner-up trophy in 2024 and a third-place finish in 2025. He also repeated as Greater Metro Conference Male Runner of the Year, earned first-team all-state honors for the second consecutive season and was named the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association District 7 Runner of the Year.

A high-achieving student with a 4.24 weighted GPA and a rigorous course load, he was one of five students in the MUHS Class of 2026 nominated for the Jesuit Schools Network Award.

For Coach Dan Cleary, Reardon’s legacy goes beyond race times and awards. He pointed to Reardon’s humility, team-first attitude and leadership as qualities that made him stand out even more.

“Brendan is more than a successful runner or a high-achieving student,” Cleary said. “He is a grounded, faith-filled young man who strives to make the most of his abilities and the world around him a better place. It has been an honor and a privilege to be his cross country coach these past four years.”

Reardon, a graduate of Christ King Parish and School, will continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Notre Dame.

Brendan Reardon named Milwaukee Cross Country Runner of the Year Brendan Reardon ’26 has been named Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year at the 2025-26 Milwaukee High School Sports Awards show.

Congratulations to Hilltoppers golf for a 3rd place finish at state!

Hilltoppers tennis concluded their year with a strong run to the WIAA Team State Boys Tennis semifinals!

Marquette swept all seven flights to win the sectional championship and earn its trip to state, finishing the postseason among the top teams in Wisconsin.

Another season highlight came at the Metro Conference Tennis Tournament, where Coach David Frank was honored for reaching 400 varsity career wins as head coach at MUHS.

Congratulations, Hilltoppers!

Next stop: STATE. ⚾️

Alumni Reunion Weekend is right around the corner, and we want to welcome you back home to Marquette High.

It's easy to register for the All Alumni Reunion & Awards Celebration scheduled for Friday, July 24. Plus, alumni from many of our classes ending in 1 and 6 are hosting milestone reunion events that weekend, too.

Register today. We can't wait to see you in July! https://www.muhs.edu/alumni/reunions