Marian Catholic High School Hosts Christmas Reception in New York City

Event brings together alumni spanning over 50 years of the school's history.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Marian Catholic High School recently held its first-ever Christmas reception in New York City at the corporate office of Bridgewater Advisors, where 1979 graduate Leo Marzen serves as founding partner. The event was co-hosted by 1998 graduate Joe Forish, founder of Fortrove Partners, and brought together Marian alumni from classes spanning 1972 to 2021.

Why it matters

The reception allowed Marian Catholic High School to engage its extensive alumni network, spanning over 70 years and 8,000 graduates, and strengthen connections between former classmates and the broader school community.

The details

The Christmas reception featured Marian graduates from a wide range of class years, including Leo Marzen, Maxwell Schwabe, Michael Ecker, Tatiana Zeleniak, Joe Forish, Paul Creedon, Kathy Babinsky Antol, Suzanne Babyar Rothbart, Larry Furey, and Maria Montero. The event was hosted at the corporate offices of Bridgewater Advisors, where Marzen serves as a founding partner.

  • Marian Catholic High School recently held its first-ever Christmas reception in New York City.
  • Regional alumni events are scheduled for March 5 in Tampa, Florida; April 28 in Philadelphia; April 29 in Allentown; and June 3 in Washington, D.C./northern Virginia.

The players

Leo Marzen

A 1979 graduate of Marian Catholic High School who serves as a founding partner at Bridgewater Advisors.

Joe Forish

A 1998 graduate of Marian Catholic High School and the founder of Fortrove Partners.

Marian Catholic High School

A Catholic high school that has been serving the community for over 70 years and has over 8,000 graduates.

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What they’re saying

“Each Marian on the Move gathering provides an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with classmates and teachers, meet other members of the Marian family, and celebrate the school's proud legacy, which now spans more than 70 years and includes over 8,000 graduates.”

— Dr. Erin Marek, Contact for Marian Catholic High School (www.mariancatholichs.com)

What’s next

Marian Catholic High School plans to hold additional regional alumni events in Tampa, Philadelphia, Allentown, and Washington, D.C./northern Virginia in the coming months.

The takeaway

The Marian Catholic High School Christmas reception in New York City demonstrates the school's commitment to engaging its extensive alumni network and fostering connections between former classmates and the broader Marian community, even decades after graduation.