inscape News from Mother McAuley High School
winter 2013
Embracing Tradition Pioneering Tomorrow
This is a publication of St. Xavier Academy/ Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School.
ACTING PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL Claudia Woodruff
OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Thomas Geraghty ALUMNAE COORDINATOR Linda Balchunas Jandacek ‘84 ANNUAL FUND/DATABASE SPECIALIST JoAnn Foertsch Altenbach ‘76
table of contents
GRANT WRITER Sr. Liz Pardo
n Cover Feature
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n Summer Happenings
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ALUMNAE BOARD OFFICERS
n Parent Club News
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PRESIDENT Jodi Farrell ’84
n Alumnae News
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VICE PRESIDENT Bridget McIlVain ‘88
n School News
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PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR Tracy Duffy ‘94
n Announcements
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SECRETARY Virginia Schumann Petrancosta ‘94
n Giving Opportunities
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COVER PHOTO by Rebecca Healy
dear friends
We are pleased to introduce you to our winter issue of Inscape Magazine. In this issue you will read about all the achievements of our students, faculty and alumnae, as well as school efforts. McAuley continues to educate women from the Chicagoland area in the Mercy tradition, honoring the legacy of Catherine McAuley. Today our school is thriving because of the generosity of supporters who believe in the mission of the Sisters of Mercy. Your support enables us to educate our young women and prepare them to become leaders of the 21st century. I invite you to visit McAuley to experience the vision of Catherine McAuley. In Mercy,
Mrs. Claudia Woodruff Principal/Acting President
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embracing tradition, pioneering tomorrow In November, McAuley became the first single-gender, private high school in the Chicago Southland to launch an Apple iPad® curriculum instruction integration program. Mother McAuley is dedicated to providing our young women with the latest technology in order to best prepare them for their future education and careers. We are in an increasingly digital age, and having a resource like the iPad allows students to learn and teachers to teach in more dynamic ways. Since 2012, McAuley has been using school-owned iPads in select science classes.
Since 1846 the Sisters of Mercy and their lay colleagues have
prided themselves on a rich tradition of educating young women to live in a complex, dynamic society by teaching them to think critically, communicate effectively, respond compassionately to the needs of their community and assume roles of Christian leadership. This is our mission, yesterday and today. Whether it was St. Xavier Academy or Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, we have shown our community that we believe in the power of women.
Today, the educational landscape is ever-changing. As it does, Mother McAuley is embracing new opportunities to enrich the academic experience and prepare future generations of young women to think differently, observe with an eye sharpened by the McAuley tradition, and pioneer challenges using hands-on methodologies. Through campus improvements and curriculum and classroom enhancements, we have set the stage for our students of today to become leaders of tomorrow. This past September, we celebrated the opening of our new Chemistry Labs. They stand as proof that the seemingly impossible is possible. Even in difficult economic times, we at McAuley continue to be blessed by and grateful for the support and generosity of our alumnae, parents, and friends. The labs will shape the course of our young women’s careers. It will be here within the walls of these labs that our young women will acquire the skills to be leaders in the fields of science, engineering, healthcare, research, and technology. Here their vision for helping and changing our world will be nurtured. The moral and ethical principles they will learn here will be as vital as their talents for science or engineering or healthcare.
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Recently, 10 McAuley faculty members began collaborating with Saint Xavier University faculty to become iPad instructional specialists. Together, the schools are exploring uses and implementation of iPads in the classroom. The partnership is funded with a Title III grant and offered through the University’s Center for Instructional Design and Academic Technologies (CIDAT). With the start of the 2013 school year, McAuley will pilot the use of the iPads. Select eBooks will be available for use and students will have the option to bring an iPad to school. Complete integration of iPads into the classroom through a 1:1 program will be based on the success of the pilot. The variety of educational apps will allow teachers to create lesson plans and individualize and differentiate instruction in a way that is familiar to students, while still working on essential 21st century skill sets needed to meet state and national standards. Leadership in any field requires imagination, a certain optimism, determination and creativity. The girls who enter our doors as freshmen leave as women who exemplify these characteristics. They inspire confidence in themselves and others−the type of confidence that turns other high school’s graduates into followers. As we honor the tradition of educating women to pioneer the future, we do so mindful of the challenges that await them. We must provide them with the tools and skills to journey into the world as leaders and as powerful young women. The torch has been passed and our legacy stands waiting for the students to go forth and do amazing things. Our young women have a very clear roadmap to follow. Our more than 23,000 alumnae have led the way to lead and they have not forgotten what they learned at McAuley. Dr. Roz Iasillo, chair of the Natural & Health Sciences Department, contributed to this article.
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New Chemistry Labs Revealed Girls + Science = Great Chemistry! It was a chilly April morning when we broke ground on our new Chemistry Labs, and a warm August day when we celebrated their completion with a special visit from The Most Reverend Andrew P. Wypych, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago. The Bishop celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit to commemorate the opening of the new school year, followed by a special blessing of the labs. The labs are unique to the Chicagoland area since they are designed and equipped to exclusively teach high school girls. The two-story building features two chemistry labs with high-tech classrooms and prep rooms. The new high-tech classrooms allow students to have hands-on opportunities to explore content in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. The new building is a registered Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver project with many sustainable and energy efficient features. LEED is the nation’s pre-eminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance, environmentally friendly “green” buildings. You can be a part of this exciting project. You can change lives by becoming involved. There are many opportunities to help. This project is a $2 million project that you can support by: • Making a one-time gift of cash or securities to help fund the project • Giving a meaningful gift budgeted over a period of three to five years to fund the project • Encouraging others to make a gift to help fund the project To make a donation or for more information, please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 773881-6557 or visit mothermcauley.org. photos by Rebecca Healy
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summer happenings
summer happenings Europe Trip Twelve members of the World Language Department and the Fine Arts Department faculty and 72 McAuley students spent eight days in June exploring London, Paris and Madrid on an EF Educational Tour. This inaugural trip was offered to rising seniors planning on a fourth year of French or Spanish and/or who have been enrolled in three years of Art, in addition to recent graduates who have met the same criteria.
Underground Railroad Bike Tour Last June, faculty members Art Sheridan (Theology), Rebecca Houston (Social Science) and Patrick Sullivan (English) trekked a 600 mile route to expand their consciousness through discussions and local explorations of the historic Underground Railroad. They traveled on bikes, enduring sometimes rough terrain from Kentucky through Ohio. Funded through a Professional Development Grant offered through McAuley, their experience helped them develop a toolbox of strategies to bridge the gap between our diverse student body through dynamic and exciting practices.
Awakening the Dreamer Teresa LeCompte of the Theology Department received a Professional Development Grant for Facilitator Training for Awakening the Dreamer/Changing the Dream. This summer, she was trained to give Symposiums - a transformative educational experience, the goal which is to awaken and inspire people to create an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on the planet as the guiding principle of our time. This program is sponsored by the Pachamama (Earth Mother) Alliance which began in the 90’s as a relationship between a group of North Americans and the Achuar, an indigenous people who live in the Amazon region of Ecuador. Their goal is to empower the indigenous people of the Amazon to preserve their lands, culture and educate and inspire individuals to bring forth a thriving, just and sustainable world.
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This trip is unique because it is interdisciplinary in nature, allowing the students to integrate their academic experience at McAuley by exploring many of Europe’s most famous cities. They visited landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, the Palacio Real, the Prado Museum, the Plaza Mayor, and the Puerta del Sol.
parent club news
parent club news Mothers Club The Mothers Club hosted its 7th Annual “Ladies’ Night Out” Vendor Fair on Friday, November 9. This year’s theme was “Traditions.” Guests got a head start on their holiday gift shopping while they enjoyed wonderful company, food and fun. The evening featured a variety of independent consultants and vendors showcasing items available for purchase, from skincare, to purses, jewelry, accessories and home décor. Attendees each received a McAuley tote.
Fathers Club The Fathers Club welcomed the class of 2016 during the annual Freshman Family Picnic on Sunday, August 19. More than 300 people came out to enjoy the warm sunshine, music, yummy picnic fare, games and more! The freshmen were introduced to their homeroom classmates and participated in games and cheers. The day concluded with the announcement of the Fathers Club Tuition Raffle winner. Sophomore Grace Keaty is the recipient of one year free tuition.
Vendor Night
In November, the Fathers Club hosted its annual Spaghetti Dinner, prior to the Saturday performance of Fiddler on the Roof. For a small fee, guests were treated to all-you-can eat spaghetti and meatballs, all prepared by members of the Fathers Club. Spaghetti Dinner
Freshmen Family Picnic
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alumnae news
alumnae news
Class of 1962 – 50th Reunion The Class of 1962 gathered together at their alma mater to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their graduation. This class was the third McAuley class to complete their entire high school education at the 99th Street Campus. The alumnae spent an evening at the school where they enjoyed a tour of the campus to see the many spaces that did not exist when they attended the school. It was a true blessing to welcome these beautiful women back to McAuley.
Michigan City Gathering at McGinnis Pub
Class of 1962 - 50th Reunion
For the second time in as many years, McAuley alumna, Terry Dugan McGinnis ’68, proprietor of McGinnis Pub, and the McAuley Alumnae Office co-hosted a “McGinnis Gathering” of McAuley alumnae and friends in Michigan City, Indiana. This simple event is a wonderful time to bring the many alumnae and friends of McAuley who either reside full-time or have vacation homes in the Michigan City or Harbor Country areas together for a fun night. Our hostess supplied all the appetizers, and guests were able to enjoy the food and beverages of the restaurant. The idea of this gathering came from a brainstorming session with Kathy Flynn Dujcek ’68, Colleen Kelly ’05, JoAnn Foertch Altenbach ‘76 and Tom Geraghty, Director of Institutional Advancement. “We wanted to create an event that would bring McAuley to a place or destination where McAuley alumnae and friends have relocated.” Please look for more information on the McGinnis Gathering on July 27, 2013.
McGinnis Pub
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alumnae news
Alumnae Golf Outing Nearly 100 alums and guests gathered on Friday, July 27th for the annual Putt ‘n Party Golf Outing at Stony Creek Golf Complex in Oak Lawn. Following nine holes of golf, alums and guests enjoyed dinner, entertainment and a raffle. All proceeds from the event help provide financial assistance to students. Thanks to those who supported this event as a participant or as a sponsor.
Mother McAuley Law Society The McAuley Law Society provides opportunities for those in the field of law to socialize, network and learn from one another while giving back to Mother McAuley. Last May, the Society hosted its first Progressive Networking Luncheon at Petterino’s Restaurant in Chicago. Alumnae gathered together to meet and connect with each other. Future events are in the planning stages. Alumnae Golf Outing
The Law Society was created and is led by the Law Society Board Members: Tricia Rooney ‘95, Heather Mulligan Begley ‘95 (Founding President), Kellyn Doyle Coakley ’94, Kelly Maloney Kachmarik ’94 and Jessica Durkin ’02.
Welcome New Alumnae Coordinator Last November, the McAuley community welcomed Linda Balchunas Jandacek ‘84 as the new Alumnae Coordinator. “Working at Mother McAuley was an opportunity that I could not pass up,” says Linda. “It’s a privilege to work for the school that had the largest impact in my life.” Linda’s daughter, Caitlin, is a freshman at McAuley. With more than 23,000 alumnae, Linda provides continued support of our active alumnae, reconnects with our “lost” alums, coordinates alumnae activities, and works with the Alumnae Board and Class Reps to promote the mission of the school. Please email Linda at ljandacek@mothermcauley.org or call her at 773-881-6565 to welcome her back to McAuley. Linda Balchunas Jandacek ‘84
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alumnae news News from the Institutional Advancement Office The first half of the school year has been a very productive time period for McAuley’s Institutional Advancement Office. In addition to the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1962 (read more on page 9), a smaller group of ’62 alums met to plan the installation of a new memorial garden, Maureen Breen Putman ’65 Memorial Garden. Several of Maureen’s classmates and her sister Nancy Breen Johnson ’62 were instrumental in creating and designing both a new memorial garden and a scholarship fund to serve as a tribute to the memory of Maureen. The garden was a gift of a generous benefactor. Maureen lived a full life in very short amount of time. She wrote, “Laughter really is the best medicine. Practicing happiness is the only way to live in harmony with your body and support its healing energies.” Maureen took full advantage of her McAuley education and made vast contributions to life while she touched the lives of so many individuals. The installation ceremony and reception were held on Friday, November 2, 2012 and was attended by 60 friends and family members of Maureen. Donations to the scholarship fund may be made on the McAuley Alumnae page: www.mcauleyalums. org.
Maureen Breen Putman ‘65 Memorial Garden
In conjunction with a strong theatre season this past year, we are pleased to announce that two new scholarships have been created that will benefit students in the Fine Arts Department, specifically those student who are enrolled in the Theatre and Music Programs. These programs were intimately involved in the creation of these scholarships. The first scholarship opportunity was the awarding of the inaugural Don Haynes Theatre Scholarship that gave a $1000 award to a senior Theatre student. This scholarship fund was created by friends and donors in the memory of our beloved Don Haynes, husband of our Theatre Director, Pay Haynes, who passed away suddenly in the fall of 2011. The second opportunity was the creation of a new music scholarship in honor of Sister Ellen Marie Ryan, RSM. In a combination of efforts, the Theatre and Music Programs of the Fine Arts Department, along with alumnae from McAuley’s Music Program and the Office of Institutional Advancement, organized and hosted a tribute to Sister Ellen Marie Ryan, RSM. “Music and Memories —A Tribute to Sister Ellen Marie Ryan, RSM” brought back over 60 McAuley choir alumnae from the 1970’s to 2003 to sing together. The event was attended by more than 350 alumnae and friends and raised over $10,000 to endow the Sister Ellen Marie Music Scholarship fund. The first scholarship will be given in 2013 to an incoming freshman student. An exciting new event is in the planning stages. The first ever All Class Reunion and McAuley Hall Induction will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2013. A planning committee, consisting of McAuley alumnae and McAuley Advancement staff, has been meeting for nearly a year to create the first ever All Class Reunion as well as induct McAuley alumnae into the new McAuley Hall. The goal of this new reunion format is to bring all the Saint Xavier Academy and McAuley High School alumnae back to the school to celebrate McAuley with a special emphasis on the classes celebrating significant milestones such as the 40th, 30th, 25th reunion and so on. The All Class Reunion format will replace the individual class reunion which has previously been the tradition. Additionally, the first ever McAuley Hall Inductions will take place at this event. More information can be found on pages 8 and 18 of this issue, or at www.mothermcauleyalums.org. Please save the date for Celebration 2013, when we will honor Frances Robinson ’74 with the Catherine McAuley Award, Jennifer Costello Fortner ’94 with the Distinguished Alumna Award and Sister Sheila Lyne, RSM with the Sister Agatha O’Brien Catholic Service Award. Celebration 2013 will be held here at McAuley on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 6PM. For complete information and to purchase your tickets please visit www.mcauleyalumns.org and look for the Celebration 2013 link.
A Tribute to Sister Ellen MArie Ryan, RSM
The Institutional Advancement Office mission is to serve our students, our alumnae, and our Mercy community. Our alumnae are our credentials. If we can do anything to help you, if you would like to help our students, or if you would like to make a donation to the school, please feel free to contact us at any time by calling 773-881-6557.
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school news
school news Brother Rice and McAuley Celebrate Mass Freshmen from Mother McAuley and Brother Rice gathered in McAuley’s auditorium on Monday, October 22 for a special Mass to rekindle the connection between Catherine McAuley and Edmund Rice. Approximately 600 students were in attendance. All the liturgical roles were shared by students from both schools and the Mass was celebrated by Fr. Mark Walter, pastor of St. Christopher and Chaplin at Br. Rice. The liturgy is something that both Michelle Hilliard and Br. Paul Ickes, Campus Ministers at McAuley and Rice, respectively, hope can become an annual tradition.
National Merit Commended Scholars Congratulations to seniors Rachel Law, Caitlin Conroy, Christine Schmidt and Casey Rowe who have been named Commended Students in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Program is a nationwide competition for recognition and awards conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Approximately 34,000 teenagers throughout the nation are being recognized as Commended Students this year. These students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2013 competition by taking the 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Their current academic achievements and future academic promise have allowed them to stand out above their peers.
New Faculty & Staff A warm welcome to the following faculty and staff members who joined our McAuley community! Brother Rice and McAuley celebrate Mass
• Eileen Boyce – Administration: Assistant Principal • Ashley Luke Clanton - Natural & Health Science Department: Physical Education Teacher & Athletic Department Assistant, Head Basketball Coach • Erin Heidemann - Institutional Advancement: Special Events & Master Calendar Coordinator • Michelle Hilliard -Theology Department: Campus Minister • Magen Martin - Fine Arts Department: Art Teacher • Maura Moran - Marketing & Public Relations: Assistant Recruiter • Mary Pat Pearson - Counseling Department: Counselor & Counseling Department Coordinator • Cassie Saunders - World Language Department: Spanish Teacher • Tony Rallis - Fine Arts Department: Music Teacher
National Merit Commended Scholars. From left to right: Rachel Law, Casey Rowe, Christine Schmidt & Caitlyn Conroy.
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• Shawn O’Neill - Fine Arts Department: Art Teacher
school news
Fiddler on the Roof Mother McAuley presented its annual fall musical, Fiddler on the Roof, on November 15, 16, 17 and 18, 2012. Based on the short story “Tevye and His Daughters” by Sholom Aleichem, the narrative follows a Jewish family in a small town in Russia at the outset of World War I. Tevye struggles to keep their religious traditions and practices alive in his own home even as they begin to fall part all around him. The heartfelt and touching story continues to resonant with audiences today. Fiddler on the Roof opened on Broadway in 1964 and was the first musical in history to surpass 3,000 performances. It has since experienced four successful Broadway revivals and won multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Composer and Lyricist (Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, respectfully), Best Actor, Best Direction, and Best Revival. The cast of Fiddler on the Roof is led by students from Mother McAuley and the neighboring boys’ high schools. The production staff for the show includes Director, Patricia Haynes; Vocal Directors, Carrie Alifantis and Julie McKee; Choreographer, Michael Gutrich; Conductor, Hannah Lawson; Scenic Designer, Donna Thomas and Technical Director, Kyle Dunleavy.
New Food Service McAuley welcomed Quest as its new food service provider this school year. Quest is now offering breakfast and lunch for our students and faculty/staff, in addition to catering services for onsite events.
Fiddler on the Roof
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school news
Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars The Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars (CMHS) program was instituted to recognize superior academic achievement, offer opportunities for academic enrichment and encourage further development of skills and talents. Now into its second year, the program continues its endeavors based on Catherine McAuley’s belief that “No work of society can be more productive than the careful instruction of women.” Last October, the CMHS program alums Anne Bigane Wilson ‘76, engineer and President of Bigane Paving Co; Colleen Caroll ‘97, Director of People and Process at Palantir.net; Becca Pelka ‘07, biology major at Loyola University; and Claudette Alumnae CMHS return to McAuley Soto ‘97, engineer and Project Manager at d’Escoto, Inc. returned to McAuley in October to share information about their careers with the Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars. They told stories about their own days at McAuley and how those experiences prepared them for the careers on which they have embarked. Encouraging questions and initiating future involvement, they even invited some students to tour a job site in the spring. This was the first of four CMHS meetings this year during which McAuley alums in various fields will share career information with the students. The presentation was coordinated by Mrs. Jan McAuliffe, program director. Northwestern University’s Evanston campus was the destination for approximately 30 juniors from Mother McAuley High School in midNovember. A smaller group of seniors toured the campus in October. The trip, co-sponsored by the Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars and the Counseling Department, enabled the students to take part in an information session, a tour of the campus and lunch in the student center. During the information session, the students learned about the various schools within the university, information about activities, admission statistics, financial aid and more. The tour included all parts of the lake-side campus. Students were accompanied by College Counselor, Kathy Farrell and CMHS Program Director, Jan McAuliffe.
Clubs and Organizations The National Honor Society hosted their annual Fall Festival on Thursday, October 28. For a fee of $5.00, students could dress out of uniform and embrace the theme of “The 80s.” All proceeds benefited the Misericordia Heart of Mercy, a home for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Students also enjoyed a performance by “The Heartbreakers,” the Misericordia dance troupe. Fall Festival benefits Miseticordia
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school news
Mercy Day McAuley honored its foundress, Catherine McAuley, and the Sisters of Mercy during its annual Mercy Day celebration. Each year on September 24, 11,000 Sisters of Mercy, friends, colleagues, educators and students at Mercy Schools around the world celebrate Mercy Day. This is the day on which Catherine McAuley first opened the House of Mercy in Baggot Street, Dublin, Ireland and dedicated it to Our Lady of Mercy. Mother McAuley High School’s celebration is full of spirit and tradition that includes a remembrance gift, the retelling of the story of Catherine McAuley and her legacy, and an assembly honoring one student and one faculty member as recipients of the Catherine McAuley Leadership Award. This year’s winners are senior Katherine Kezon and Theology faculty member Teresa LeCompte. Katherine Kezon embodies the work of Catherine McAuley in her exceptional leadership and service to the community and our school. Katherine is a member of Saint Christina Parish, where she attended elementary school and now is a lector and Youth Group retreat leader. She also volunteers with the Hidden Talents Youth Group from Queen of Martyrs parish. At McAuley, she serves as a Student Ambassador Leader, McAuley Mentor Leader, Student Council senior class co-chair, Kairos Leader, and is a member of the National Honor Society and Action Reaction. She is also very active in the theatre productions. Katherine is well known for her caring and compassionate spirit. She plans to study business and enter the fields of sales and marketing when she graduates from McAuley in May. Teresa LeCompte’s deep faith and commitment to McAuley inspire all who meet her to be better stewards of Catherine’s vision. She has taught Theology at McAuley for the past 13 years and is known as a loving mother to her four children, a dedicated member of the community and a compassionate woman. An alumna of both McAuley and Saint Xavier University, she is a true example of the beliefs and work of the Sisters of Mercy. Teresa is a member of Saint Linus Parish, where she serves as the Youth Minister. Both Katherine Kezon and Teresa LeCompte were nominated by members of the McAuley community for their dedication to and passion for the school, its mission, and its values. They continually honor Mother McAuley High School by embodying the spirit of its foundress, Catherine McAuley, and the school is delighted to honor them in return. The award is presented to the recipients every year at the annual Mercy Day celebration.
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school news
athletics
Congratulations to all our fall sports teams on their Macnigficant season!
Golf
Swimming & Diving
Our Golf team took home its 2nd consecutive regional team title with a score of 349. Senior Carly Bettinardi was named the individual champion with a final score of 5 over 76, after participating in a tie-breaker with a student from Marian Catholic.
Congratulations to senior Meghan Dragel for finishing in 12th place, with 368.85 points, at the Illinois State Diving Championships. Overall, diving finished the season with six wins and three losses in dual competition. They were victorious at the St. Viator Invite, finishing in 1st. Additionally, they finished 8th out of 11 at the Sandburg Invite; 6th out of 10 at the Fenwick Invite, and 5th place at MCAC, out of 12 teams. At Sectionals they finished 4th out of 12 teams. We are proud of all our girls this season, as they all dropped time and set personal bests.
Volleyball Students, faculty, staff, parents, alumnae and hundreds of other McAuley supporters rallied as we sent our Mighty Mac volleyball team on their 24th trek downstate on a quest to capture our 14th Illinois state championship. The team fought hard before succumbing to New Trier, but ultimately beat out Libertyville to take 3rd place in the State. Overall, the team finished the season 36-5 and is ranked 30th nationally. The junior varsity volleyball team finished their season 28-4, with their only losses to varsity teams. They won the JV Classic & Shepard varsity tournaments. The freshman A team finished the season 26-7, placing 3rd in two tournaments, and the freshman B team 12-10. For her outstanding coaching efforts, Jenn DeJarld was named Coach of the Year by the Southtown Star.
Cross Country
Tennis The JV tennis team finished with a record of 19-6, placed 2nd in the Marian Invitation, won the Reavis Invitational and finished in 2nd place in the GCAC. The varsity team wrapped up with a record of 9-12 in dual match play. They finished second in the Eisenhower Invitational, and 5th out of 16 in the highly competitive Lincoln Way North Invitational. The team finished 3rd in the GCAC with all three of our doubles teams (Lauren March & Jamie Sweis; Lauren Zak & Kellen Dempsey; Maddy Wantuck & Julie Stanton) finishing in 3rd and earning individual medals.
Congratulations to the JV and Varsity cross country teams which placed 3rd in the GCAC.
Swimming / Diving
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Volleyball
Diving
Cross Country
Golf
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Do you remember… The taste of the chocolate chip cookies? Carrying piles of books taller than you? The scratch of the wool skirts? Selling calendars? Receiving your class ring? Performing the senior girl cheer during lunch? Racing from Algebra to your English class?
Come celebrate these memories and many more at the Alumnae Association’s first annual All-Class Reunion
featuring the first-ever
McAuley Hall Induction November 2, 2013 Come home to see the places and people you loved, and learn about the exciting things happening at McAuley today. This amazing night will include special festivities for banner years, food, cocktails, music, and lots of chances to see old friends. Alumnae, parents and friends of McAuley and Saint Xavier Academy all are invited. Special gatherings for “banner year” classes (classes ending in 3 or 8) will be included. The evening will begin with Mass in the Auditorium at 5:30 pm, followed by the first-ever induction into McAuley Hall. McAuley Hall, the new Hall of Honor for Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School / Saint Xavier Academy is being introduced by McAuley’s Alumnae Association this year to begin to honor some of the many remarkable people who have been a part of McAuley / SXA. Nominations for McAuley Hall are now open and will remain open until June 3, 2013. All members of The McAuley Family (which includes all who have been a part of, or friends to, McAuley / SXA over its 166 year history) may nominate or be nominated. Suggested reasons for nomination include that Nominees have: •
distinguished themselves through achievement or service, including by: o achieving excellence in a field (for example in athletics, business, government, the Arts or a profession); o assuming a role of leadership (for example in the community or in the world); o exemplifying the advantage of a McAuley/SXA education (for example by building upon, or using, a McAuley/SXA education to make a significant contribution to society or the world); and/or o responding compassionately to the needs of the community (for example through service or by innovation);
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inspired others (for example by personal courage or selflessness); served McAuley/SXA faithfully; and/or brought credit to McAuley/SXA.
All nominations are encouraged! If you think someone should be recognized by induction into McAuley Hall, tell us why. McAuley Hall will be a permanent installation at the school, serving to educate and inspire current and future students and visitors, a continuing reminder that a McAuley education is a lifetime advantage, a foundation for the highest achievement. For more information about McAuley Hall including how nominations can be submitted, or for more information about the All-Class Reunion, or to purchase tickets, visit www.mothermcauleyalums.org. To help plan the Reunion and/or volunteer, visit the website or email alumnae@mothermcauley.org.
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summer camps Basketball Golf Lacrosse Running Registration and more info available on our website!
Soccer Softball Swimming Diving Tennis Volleyball Bowling Water Polo Art Camps
Theatre - Kids Kamp
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announcements
births Christine Lachky O’Grady ’77 is proud grandma to Connor Henry Hense, born on October 10, 2012 to daughter Megan O’Grady Hense ’01 and husband Jeff. Peggy Blake Salvino ’92 and husband Michael welcomed their fifth child, Margot Lucia, on November 7, 2011. JoEllyn Augustine Paolicchi ‘93 and husband Thomas welcomed son Lucas Robert on January 23, 2012. Kate Ham Ziel ’93 and husband Jim welcomed Julie Elizabeth Ziel on November 9, 2012.
Sarah MacNamara Shepich ’00 and husband Jake welcomed Fiona Maureen Shepich on September 13, 2012. Jacqueline Lombard Anderson ‘01 and husband Erik welcomed Emily Claire Anderson on June 17, 2012. Maggie Berry Maloney ‘01 and husband Jim welcomed Maura Patricia on June 19, 2012. Sarah Janozik Binnendyk ‘03 and husband John welcome, Nathan Micheal Binnendyk, on October 21, 2012.
Kate Berry Winters ’95 and husband Vince welcomed Nora Catherine born on November 27, 2012. Meghan Egan Flanigan ‘96 and husband Don welcomed Jack Ezra Flanigan on April 20, 2012. Erin Harris Heidemann ‘96 and husband Jason welcomed Elizabeth (Lily) Elise Heidemann on October 26, 2012. Jennifer Cronin Hanes ‘98 and husband Josh welcomed Ryleigh Virginia on September 8, 2011. Meg Griffin Gardner ‘99 and husband Greg welcomed Madeline Kate on September 22, 2012. Jennifer Lombard Kibbon ’99 and husband Lucas welcomed Anna “Annie” Catherine Kibbon born June 1, 2012.
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marriages Jamie King ‘96 married Thomas Berry on July 7, 2012. Jessica Lehocky ‘06 married Daniel Wojtowicz on September 28, 2012.
deaths
Rosemary Shortall Pembroke ‘42, mother of Eileen ‘69, Florence ’71 (deceased), Julia ‘74, Mary Anne ‘82, passed away December 3, 2012. Saint Xavier Academy alumna, Rosemary Watkins Donahue ’48, passed away on May 15, 2012. Edward O’Toole, husband of Barbara Patrick O’Toole ’55 passed away on July 6, 2012. Dr. John M. Green, husband of Ave Maria and father of Ave Maria Green‘81 passed away September 29, 2012. Dr. John R. Greene, husband of Honor and father of Margaret Greene Schmiedeknecht ‘67, Marianne Greene Russell ‘69, Tricia Greene Devine ‘70, Sue Greene Lotysz ‘72, Gloria Greene Keough ’73, Greene, Mary Greene Riordan ‘74, Barb Greene Allen ‘75, Carol Greene Rygiel ‘78, and Gail Greene Wingate ’79 passed away on May 5, 2012. Josephine Koprcina, mother of Cara Koprcina Fuller ‘81 Andrea Koprcina McGuire ‘83 passed away April 27, 2012, and their father Mark Koprcina passed away July 11, 2012.
On January 1, 2013, McAuley lost a beloved member of its family, senior Bridget Cullen. On Friday, January 11, the McAuley community gathered with members of Bridget’s family for a memorial Mass. Celebrated by Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A., the liturgy was a beautiful tribute to Bridget’s young life. Friends and faculty members spoke of Bridget’s spirit and love for her family and friends. May Bridget be at peace in heaven. She will remain the hearts of her McAuley family forever.
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notes Sister Mary Gallagher, RSM passed away on July 14, 2012. She is the aunt of Dr. Janet Gallagher Fredericks ‘61. Edward M. Stifter, father of Patricia Stifter ’65, Janet Stifter (Letterly) ’77, Colleen Stifter Sheehan ’81, Cynthia Stifter Syslo ’88, passed away in July 2012. Bill Jones, husband of Janice Wiechern Jones ’77, passed away in August 2012. He is the brotherin-law of Lynne Wiechern Condon ’66, Sallie Wiechern King ’68 and Diane Wiechern Rowan ’74. Peggy Jamrok McCracken ‘69 passed away in March 2012. Deborah Lynn Ebers Klindt ‘70 passed away September 3, 2012. Eugene Scaramella, brother of Linda Scaramella Bosack ’71 and uncle of Rebecca Bosack ’01 passed away in September 2012. Peter Garetto, founder and co-owner of Beggar’s Pizza passed away in July 2012. He is survived by his sisters Laura Garetto O’Brien ’73, Susan Garetto Hooman ’76, Mary Garetto ’75, and Janet Garetto Cantello ’90. William Cotter, father-in-law of Anne Edwards-Cotter ’73, McAuley Board of Trustees Chair, passed away on October 16, 2012. Lois McGoldrick, mother of Lynn McGoldrick Franger ’78 passed away October 11, 2011.
Robert Pullen, husband of Dawn Amendola Pullen ’80, passed away July 2012. Algerd Balchunas, father of Linda Balchunas Jandacek ’84 and grandfather of Caitlin Jandacek ’16 died June 18, 2012. Eugene Rapp, father of Maureen Rapp Rahman ’85, Marlene Rapp Davila ‘86, Marilyn Rapp Carter ‘91, Margaret Rapp Myles ’89, passed away in May 2012. James Waters, father of Jacqueline Waters Compton ‘85, Jeanine Waters Ochoa ‘88, Jennifer Waters Ugarte ’86, passed away on December 2, 2012. Peter Yore, father of Erin Yore Baker ’86 passed away November 6, 2012. Melissa Mundo ’96, daughter of Richard and Sharon Mundo and sister of Richard, former McAuley coach and faculty member, passed away September 28, 2012. Michael Welsh, father of Jennifer Welsh ‘98, Melissa Welsh ’00 passed away in December 2012. Captain Herbert Johnson, CFD, father of Laurie Johnson ’06 passed away November 2, 2012. Margaret Woodruff, mother-in-law of Mrs. Claudia Woodruff, McAuley Acting President/Principal, passed away October 6, 2012.
Therese Rowley Ph.D. ‘74 is the author of Mapping a New Reality, Discovering Intuitive Intelligence. The book advocates recognizing intuition as an intelligence that can be developed and honed to quickly access truth and wisdom. Therese founded the Conscious Business Network, whose mission is to explore the new capitalism that is inclusive, integral and transparent. Therese holds a Ph.D. in Organization Transformation from Union Institute and University, a Masters of Management from Northwestern University, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Denver, as well as basic training in somatic psychotherapy and extensive study in the area of the human energy field. Mary Fishman ’76 made her filmmaking debut with Band of Sisters, which premiered last summer. She left her job in the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development to help care for her mother, and began work on Band of Sisters in 2004. Making films is a dream come true for Mary, joining her love of movies with her desire to work for social justice.
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announcements Clare O’Donohue ‘82 is the author of two critically-acclaimed novels in the Kate Conway Mysteries, as well as the Someday Quilts Mystery series. The fifth book in that series was released in September 2013. Her newest story, Cathedral Windows, features the characters from her Someday Quilts mystery novels. You can purchase is on Amazon.com. Casey (Carolyn) Boyle Dyson ‘82 is the founder and operator of CookieRide™, an alternative retail cookie experience. CookieRide offers curbside sales and deliveries via an environmentally-friendly scooter in Columbia, Maryland. Casey bakes and sells cookies at local gathering spots, office parks and outdoor pools (March - November). Cookie deliveries as well as cookie parties are also offered at homes and businesses year-round and unsold cookies are donated to the Grassroots Crisis Intervention center to help spread homemade goodness to everyone. For More Information please visit www.cookieride.com. Marti Jatis ’91, has been named executive director of Smith village, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. Marti received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Nutrition from Northern Illinois University. She is a registered dietitian and a licensed nursing home administrator.
Amber Mayo Henderson ‘96 participated in a Global Leadership Study Tour with Georgia State University to Hong Kong and Seoul, South Korea in May 2012. During the tour she learned about the culture and Asia’s global impact on technology within the following businesses/ schools/communities: Hong Kong Stock Market, City University of Hong Kong, KIA, Samsung, UPS Logistics, Seoul National University, Songdo Global Campus, Gangnam Gu’s U-Health Park where technology helps the community promote a healthy lifestyle, and 4 Major Restoration River Project which is helping the environment in creating clean water. Subsequently, she graduated from Georgia State University’s J.Mack Robinson College of Business with an Executive Master of Science degree in Managing Information Technology. Amber currently works as a Business Analyst with the American Cancer Society. Ashley Chan ’04 graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2008 and took a position as Operations Coordinator at the esteemed Harry Winston, Rare Jewels of the World on Oak Street in Chicago. She received her Accredited Jewelry Professional Degree (AJP) from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in 2009. In 2011, she was the recipient of the Women’s Jewelry Association Midwest Chapter Rising Star Award, given to “an individual who makes an important impact on the company through her career progress and attitude and creative initiatives.” Last January, she became the Manager of Marshall Pierce & Company’s Michigan Avenue location. Nedaa Sweiss ’09 currently is a student at DePaul University studying history, public relations and advertising. In early 2012 she completed an internship with the Conan O’Brien Show. She now works as an intern at The Onion, “America’s Finest News Source.” Stay connected with McAuley! Have news to share, an accomplishment to shout about? We want to know! Email us at alumnae@mothermcauley.org. Photos welcome too!
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