Inscape - Spring 2012

inscape News from Mother McAuley High School

SPRING 2012

Breaking ground for our Future

This is a publication of St. Xavier Academy/ Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School.

PRESIDENT Dr. Christine Melone PRINCIPAL Claudia Woodruff

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Thomas Geraghty ALUMNAE COORDINATOR Colleen Kelly ‘05

table of contents

ANNUAL FUND/DATABASE SPECIALIST JoAnn Foertsch Altenbach ‘76

n Cover Feature

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n Look What’s New

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n Special Events

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ALUMNAE BOARD OFFICERS

n Alumnae News

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PRESIDENT Jodi Farrell ’84

n School News

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VICE PRESIDENT Bridget McIlVain ‘88

n Announcements

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PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR Tracy Duffy ‘94

n Giving Opportunities

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SECRETARY Virginia Schumann Petrancosta ‘94

COVER PHOTO Lauren March, Junior Angelica Ramirez, Junior Anne Edwards-Cotter ’73, Chair of the Board of Trustees

GRANT WRITER Sr. Liz Pardo

dear alumnae

Spring is an exciting time here at McAuley. We have begun construction for our new chemistry labs and look forward to watching the new addition being built and the opportunities that it will offer for our young women.

Seniors are making final plans for their post high school endeavors and although they feel exhilarated at the thought of the senior activities, they also express that they will greatly miss McAuley. They cherish the memories of their four years of the McAuley experience. Do you recall how you felt as you prepared to graduate from McAuley? I imagine it was a similar blend of mixed emotions.

When I look around at the faces

We hope you come visit before the end of the school year. I would love to have you share with our current young women your memories of McAuley and the impact it has had on your lives. Come visit and you will be impressed with our young women and their ambitions for the future!

that make up Mother McAuley today, I am amazed by how much has changed over the years. The uniforms, the hairstyles, the shoes and the school building itself. The connection between the past and the future of McAuley is very strong. My years as a Mercy educator and administrator have taught me how the Sisters of Mercy “stand on the shoulders of those who came before them” and use the wisdom of the past to create the vision of the future. As graduates, you inspire those who will follow in your footsteps to lead a life that embraces faith, compassion and a continual quest for learning. In May, we will graduate our 166th class of young women, who will join you in carrying on the traditions of McAuley and a Mercy education. Your support is important for the tradition to continue.

Thank you for remaining connected to us.

Peace and Blessings,

My best to you,

Dr. Christine M. Melone President

Claudia Woodruff Principal

We had five different student trips over the spring break. Students went with faculty chaperones to Spain for language and culture study, Appalachia for service projects, New York for theatre students, Orlando, Florida for softball and Disneyworld for the McAuley/ Brother Rice Band. This represents the variety of student experiences beyond the classroom.

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cover feature

coming fall 2012

New Chemistry Labs E xp anding For E d u c a t i on a l E xce l l e n ce I I

Noteworthy FACTS

Why are the new chemistry labs needed?

Since 1846, Mother McAuley has provided a quality education for young women. Acknowledging our indebtedness to Saint Xavier Academy for a tradition of excellence, we celebrate and look to the future once again.

Our tradition calls for planning, creativity, courage to meet new needs, and a continued commitment to excellence. These qualities are the core of what Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School is all about.

The current lab is outdated for today’s high academic standards and will soon lose its viability. The new two story addition housing the state-of-the-art chemistry labs will offer a healthy, high quality laboratory and classroom collaborative environment. Prep rooms, storage and a science team office will be constructed. In addition to the labs, the building will include many energy efficient and sustainable features. A future project will add a landscaped courtyard with outdoor classrooms, native landscaping and a water habitat.

Through a new extensive plan the school looks to expand its present facility to meet the needs of the young women of the 21st century. The school is undertaking a $2.5 million construction project to build two new chemistry laboratories.

How can I help?

The new building will be a registered Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver project with many sustainable features. LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction, and operation of high performance, environmentally-friendly “green” buildings.

Construction has begun in the spring of 2012. The new building will be completed by the fall of 2012.

You can help by: • Learning about the project and its benefits • Encouraging others to make a gift to support the project • Give a meaningful gift budgeted over the five year campaign period

How will donors to this campaign be recognized?

All contributors will be alphabetically listed in the Annual Report. Contributors of $5,000 and more will be recognized on a donor’s recognition tribute. Those who fully fund specific areas and/or equipment for the new facility will be honored by having a plaque affixed in an appropriate location.

Naming opportunities for each lab are available for gifts of $750,000 or more.

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cover feature Can a gift be made in memory or in tribute to a friend, relative or organization?

Commemorative gifts can be made in the memory of a loved one or to pay living tribute to an individual, family, business or organization.

opportunities to give These are costs of the actual items in the lab.

Quantity is one each:

All gifts are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

Teacher’s demonstration table Teacher’s wardrobe cabinet Fume hood Emergency eye wash and shower Acid storage cabinet Base cabinet with drawers Wall case Cold water fixture Dual gas fixture Workstation (seven per lab) Window HVAC System Elevator Display Cases and ground face wall White Boards/Tack boards Vertical Sun Shades (11 total)

Who is being asked to support this campaign?

Classroom Furniture for the chemistry labs: Total Budget for Furniture = $11,595

Members of the McAuley Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff, parents of current and former students, alumnae, area residents and businesses – all those who care about quality education and preparing young women for the future – are being asked to support this campaign.

FIRST FLOOR CHEMISTRY LAB

May I give in other ways than cash?

Yes, it may be highly advantageous for you to consider gifts of securities or appreciated property. Gifts of this type allow you to declare a charitable gift deduction for income tax purposes just as cash donations do. For more information please consult with your legal or tax advisor or contact the McAuley Institutional Advancement Office at 773-881-6557.

Are all gifts tax deductible?

$1,500 $1,000 $9,000 $1,100 $900 $475 $380 $180 $90 $5,000 $4,000 $500,000 $150,000 $25,000 $3,000 $5,000

(28) Student Lab Stools $50 each = $1,400 (28) Student Combo Units $110 each = $3,080 (1) Teacher Task Stool $140 each = $140 Subtotal First Floor $4,620 SECOND FLOOR CHEMISTRY LAB

(3) Teacher Desks (3) Teacher Task Chairs (3) 4H Vertical Files (28) Student Lab Stools (28) Student Combo Units (1) Teacher Task Stool Subtotal Second Floor

$395 each = $1,185 $135 each = $405 $225 each = $765 $50 each = $1,400 $110 each = $3,080 $140 each = $140 $6,975

FUTURE PROJECT – items needed for the courtyard

To make a donation, or for more information, contact the Mother McAuley Director of Institutional Advancement, Tom Geraghty at (773) 881-6557.

Water Habitat including rockery and circulation system Cisterns Permeable Pavers Cistern Control System (4) Benches (6) Trees (4) Vegetated Walls Stepping Stones Native Seeding and Plugs

$40,000 $10,000 each $7,500 for each outdoor classroom $9,000 $2,000 each $600 each $4,000 each $1,500 total $7,500 total

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l o o k w h a t ’s n e w

look what’s new Walkathon/New Digital Sign

Parking Lot Renovation The campus was buzzing with noise last summer, and not from students! June, July and August found bulldozers, diggers and cement trucks gracing the grounds as we began renovations to our west parking lot. Despite a rainy start, courtesy of Mother Nature, the construction was completed on schedule and in time to welcome faculty, staff and students to the new school year. A new design and traffic pattern, along with improved drainage and lighting add to the beauty of our campus. We’re certain everyone visiting McAuley will appreciate the many improvements. During the all school opening liturgy on August 29, Fr. Mark Walter, with assistance from our own Deacon Cislo, blessed the new parking lot with holy water.

On Friday, September 23, 2011, nearly 1,200 Mother McAuley High School students took to the street to celebrate the school’s inaugural Mercy Day Walk-a-Thon.

The celebration began with a kick-off assembly in the school’s main gym, where students were led in a blessing, followed by songs and cheers led by members of the student council. Students, faculty and staff, decked out in a special Mercy Day commemorative T-shirt, then set out on a 1.4-mile walk throughout neighboring Evergreen Park.

Following the walk, students were invited back to campus to enjoy a picnic and entertainment by DJ Loren Gent of Fun! Fun! Fun! DJ Service with free hot dogs, chips and pop. As customary, students were given a Mercy Day gift, a t-shirt that they were invited to wear during the walk to show their school spirit.

Prior to the walk, students were invited to pledge money to help raise funds for a new LED-digital marquee for the front of the school. The marquee will be used for a variety of communication reasons, but most importantly, it helps us to “Tell the Story.” Students were asked to pledge anywhere from $15 to $100 to show their support and to leave their legacy. The new sign will include a plaque honoring the classes of 2012 through 2015 in recognition of their fundraising efforts. We showed that with a little effort by EVERY student, faculty and staff member, we could reach our goal and show our support for Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School.

The new sign was installed on May 17th, 2012. Mercy Day is celebrated annually and honors the legacy set forth by founder Catherine McAuley to educate young women.

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Board of Trustees

Celebration Dinner Gala The name Celebration, given to Mother McAuley’s largest fundraiser, is all encompassing. The literal definition of celebration is the essence of what Mother McAuley’s premier event stands for: to show happiness that something special has happened by eating and drinking together or playing music. At Mother McAuley’s annual Celebration Endowment Fundraiser, we celebrate our honorees, donors, guests and our school community as a whole. The McAuley community celebrated individuals who exemplify the charism and values of Catherine McAuley, carry on the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to our mission. Mary Kean Coffey ’63 was honored with the Catherine McAuley Leadership Award, The Boyle Family was honored with the Distinguished Alumnae Award and Father Marty O’Donovan was honored with the Sister Agatha O’Brien award, new this year.

The Celebration 2012 co-chairs were Michael and Peggy Evans Rourke ’76, Jose and Kathy Garcia and Timothy and Kathleen Sterk, parents of McAuley alumnae and witnesses to the benefits of a McAuley education.

This annual event benefits the Mother McAuley Endowment for Student Tuition Assistance. The dinner dance featured fine dining from Jewell Catering, music by Rich Daniels City Lights Orchestra, priceless auction items and fabulous raffle prizes.

Thank you to all who supported this event.

Mary Kean Coffey is an alumna of the class of 1963, whose McAuley education remains a source of immense pride. Through her work and personal relationships, she continues to contribute to the success of Catholic education. Mary attended Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, and earned a master’s degree in education from Saint Xavier University. Previously a teacher, she currently is the Assistant to the Dean in the School of Education for Saint Xavier University and remains involved with many boards and organizations. She and her husband Mike have four children, two of whom attended McAuley. The lessons of Catherine McAuley continue to shape Mary’s family as her granddaughter, Kathryn, will enroll this fall as a student in the class of 2016.

For more than 40 years, the Boyle family has been benefactors and supporters of the rich tradition of faith and education Mother McAuley offers. All six daughters – Kathleen Boyle Styler ‘76, Mary Boyle Weiler ‘78, Patricia Boyle Sundermeir ‘81, Therese Boyle Niego ‘82, Sheila Boyle Nawrocki ‘84 and Colleen Boyle Krzysciak ‘87 – attended Mother McAuley. They credit their parents with instilling a deep sense of commitment to the greater good. Today, they honor the foundation their parents and Mother McAuley provided through their desire to put their knowledge into action for the benefit of our local and global society.

A native southsider, Father Marty O’Donovan was ordained in 1978 and stayed true to his roots through his early assignments at St. Cajetan, Our Lady of Good Counsel and St. Christina. In 2008 he was named pastor of SS. Faith, Hope and Charity in Winnetka. Father Marty has been involved in the larger Catholic community as a member of numerous committees and boards, and his civic duties span 33 years as an active member of various boards and associations. He is graduate of Saint Mary’s of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary.

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a special message In June 2012, Dr. Melone will be leaving her position of President at McAuley.

Dr. Christine Melone

A woman of vision, leadership, and energy for the mission.

In July 2007, Dr. Melone arrived at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School to assume the position of the first lay President/Principal.

She knew from the start that this was not a “9-to-5 job,” that it would demand that she be “visible and accessible” to the entire school community: board members, administrators, teachers, staff, students, parents, donors and the neighborhood residents and businesses.

From her beginning days, Dr. Melone demonstrated boundless energy and stamina that propelled all of us to “raise the bar” in terms of delivery of service, outcomes, education to all students. Impelled by her passion and desire to grow professionally, she consistently participated in seminars, academies and webinars, and encouraged us to do the same.

Her focus has been student-centered – a great reminder to every faculty and staff member. She is well liked by students and supportive of the many student activities hosted by the school: concerts, plays, sports events, fundraisers, appreciation banquets, and more. In her years with McAuley, Dr. Melone continually promoted the McAuley Lifetime Advantage, an education that strives for excellence in preparing women for leadership roles in society.

Dr. Melone’s goal from the beginning was to build on the solid foundation of those who served before her. We are grateful for all that she has done to fulfill this goal and for all the ways in which she challenged and encouraged us so that we may arrive at excellence.

To borrow words from The Brother’s Karamazov...

“Let us agree that we shall never forget one another, and whatever happens - remember how good it felt when we were all here together, united by a good and decent feeling, which made us better people, probably than we would otherwise have been.”

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special events

special events Senior Picnic – Alumnae Inductions

Michigan City Gathering – McGinnis Pub

To welcome our soon-to-be newest alumnae, the Alumnae Board hosted a senior picnic for the graduating class of 2012 on Thursday, May 17th at McAuley. All seniors were invited for one last hoorah before walking across the stage together on graduation day. Free food, music and a senior gift was given out.

The day was enjoyed by all and we look forward to continuing this new tradition next year.

The Institutional Advancement Office and Alumnae Association will host the 2nd annual Mighty Mac Michigan City Gathering at McGinnis Pub, owned by Terry Duggan McGinnis ’68 on Saturday, July 28, 2012. Free appetizers and a cash bar will be available and raffles will be going on throughout the evening. McGinnis Pub is located at 227 West 7th Street, Michigan City, IN (219)872-8200. All alumnae, family and friends are invited to attend!

Graduation On Sunday, May 20, 2012 McAuley welcomed our soon-to-be newest alumnae, the members of the class of 2012.

This will mark the 166th graduating class from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School/St. Xavier Academy. Family and friends of the 317 graduates will gather to honor this class.

We look forward to welcoming our newest alumnae and wish them the best of luck in the next chapters of life as they continue to carry on the traditions of Catherine McAuley.

Music and Memories with Sr. Ellen Mother McAuley and its Alumnae will honor one of McAuley’s very own, Sister Ellen Marie Ryan, for her many years of service, spirit and dedication to Mother McAuley on June 14th, 2012 at 7 p.m. in McAuley’s Auditorium. Please join us for an evening filled with “music and memories” where former students will pay tribute to Sr. Ellen with songs and stories. We need your help to make the evening special! You can sign up to share your favorite Sr. Ellen memories, offer best wishes and/or make a reservation to attend. We’d also like copies of your photos of chorus, orchestra, and musicals that reflect the great work of Sr. Ellen.

We’ll compile your comments and photos into a memory book for presentation to Sr. Ellen. We look forward to welcoming you back to McAuley, and sharing this wonderful evening with you, your classmates and Sr. Ellen. Please visit www.mothermcauleyalums.org/srellenmarie. You can also join the facebook group at “Sr. Ellen Tribute.” For additional information please contact Pat Haynes in the Theater Department at (773) 881-6512 or phaynes@mothermcauley.org.

Alumnae Golf Outing – Putt & Party The Alumnae Association will host its annual Putt & Party Golf outing on Friday, July 27, 2012 at Stony Creek Golf Course.

Cost is $65 per person which includes 9 holes of golf and a dinner buffet. Dinner only tickets are $25. After July 18th ticket prices will increase to $75 for golfers. All proceeds provide financial assistance to incoming McAuley students. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please visit www.mothermcauleyalums.org for more information.

Class of 1962 – 50th Anniversary Reunion Dinner The Class of 1962 is invited to attend their 50th anniversary dinner on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Mother McAuley.

The evening will include dinner, drinks, alumnae reflection, school tours and much more. More information to follow.

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alumnae news

alumnae news New Alumnae Website Layout Mother McAuley’s Alumnae Office is excited to announce the redesign of the Alumnae Online Community. If you are not familiar with the Online Community, it is a site for all McAuley alumnae, offering a free online directory, social networking community, news and event announcements, photos, career networking, online giving and more. Users can create personalized profiles, upload photos and post class notes.

Managing your account is as easy as a click of a button. Just follow the instructions below to activate your account and you will be on your way to reconnecting with former classmates. If you have trouble using any of the features, simply click on the tutorial button found on each page and follow the easy step-by-step instructions.

On the mailing panel of this Inscape Newsletter, you will find the FOLDER ID NUMBER that you will need the first time you log in. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Colleen Kelly at 773-8816565 or email ckelly@mothermcauley.org.

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Step 1: Visit www.mothermcauleyalums.org. Click on ‘First Time Login’ option in the top right-hand corner.

Step 2: Account Lookup Enter your last name at the time of graduation. Select your name from the list that appears and click NEXT. Step 3: Account Verification Enter the FOLDER ID NUMBER provided on the mailing panel of this Inscape and click VERIFY. If you do not have this number, call 773-881-6565 or email ckelly@ mothermcauley.org.

Step 4: Create Profile: Your member profile should appear and the fields should be pre-populated with your information. Please check that all the information is correct and update as necessary. Scroll down to the Account Information section and create your User Id and Password. After all of your information has been entered, click CONTINUE to move to the next page.

The Welcome Page will appear and you have completed your Membership Activation. Congratulations and welcome to the SXA/Mother McAuley Alumnae Online Community!

You may update your account information or change your profile at anytime by selecting the My Account and My Profile links at the top of the page. The navigation buttons along the top provide you with an easy way to read the latest News, check out upcoming Events, and utilize all the amazing features the Alumnae Online Community provides.

alumnae news Young Alumnae Reunion & Pizza Party On January 5, 2012 the classes of 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008 were invited to return to McAuley for a Young Alumnae Reunion and Pizza Party. More than 102 young alums came back to the hallways of McAuley to enjoy pizza, pop and reminiscing with classmates. Students browsed old yearbooks, exchanged stories from college and caught up with former McAuley teachers.

Alumnae Volleyball Night On Thursday, October 6, 2011 the alumnae office hosted its annual Alumnae Volleyball Night honoring alumnae Therese Boyle-Niego ‘82 and Katie Schumacher Cawley ’97, inductees of the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. The Mighty Macs took on the St. Ignatius Wolfpack. A short ceremony was held before the varsity game honoring all of our alumnae with a special recognition of Boyle-Niego and Schumacher Cawley for their volleyball successes and impact on the volleyball program at McAuley. Therese and Katie are both members of the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame.

Alumnae Volleyball Night

Alumnae Basketball Night On January 12, 2012 the alumnae office hosted its annual Alumnae Basketball Night honoring the Varsity basketball teams of 1994 and 1995. Alumnae were invited to come out and cheer on the Mighty Macs as they took on Trinity High School. Before the Varsity game, a short ceremony was held honoring all of our alumnae with a special recognition of our 1994 and 1995 varsity basketball teams. A reception was held for alumnae following the Mighty Macs victory.

Alumnae Basketball Night

The 1994 and 1995 varsity basketball teams were inducted into the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference this past March at Monastero’s Ristorant and Banquessts in Chicago. McAuley was one of four teams along with seven individuals to be inducted into the GCAC Hall of Fame.

Mighty Mac Mardi Gras On Friday, February 3, 2012 the McAuley Alumnae Association hosted its 2nd Annual Mighty Mac Mardi Gras Fundraiser at 115 Bourbon Street. Guests enjoyed a 4-hour open bar, appetizer buffet, door prizes, raffles, and live entertainment from Hit Parade Band and DJ Bill Scorzo.

Mighty Mac Mardi Gras

The proceeds from the 2011 Mighty Mac Mardi Gras event went to two clubs and organizations at the school, Action Reaction/SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and Model UN. Each group received $1000 from the Alumnae Board.

Action Reaction/SADD hosted an anti-bullying week this past March and used funds for guest speaker and marketing materials. Model UN attends numerous conferences in the Chicagoland area throughout the year. They hope to attend a nationwide conference in North Carolina. The $1000 scholarship will go towards travel expenses.

The Mighty Mac Mardi Gras event was sponsored by the Mother McAuley and St. Xavier Academy Alumnae Association.

Career Day The alumnae office hosted it annuals Career Fair on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the school. More than 40 alumnae participated, speaking to students about their career aspirations throughout the day. Alumnae were set up in the small gym and student lounge. Students were invited to speak with alumnae during their lunch periods.

Alumnae participants varied in professions: lawyers, speech pathologists, a dentist, judge, engineers, occupational therapist, teachers, business owners, FBI agent, marketing specialist, project managers, and more.

Career Day

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alumnae news Singer and songwriter Katie Quick presents motivational FINGERTIPS program to McAuley students Mother McAuley welcomed alumna and country and western singer and songwriter Katie Quick ’00, for a special presentation of her FINGERTIPS program on Thursday, March 22. The presentation took place as part of McAuley’s annual Spirit Week.

During her presentation, Katie spoke from her personal experience to encourage students to set goals and follow their dreams. She shared her story of how she went from being a teacher to becoming a successful singer and songwriter. The presentation intertwined motivational speaking with live music followed by a question and answer session with students. Katie created FINGERTIPS to prove that with hard work and a positive attitude, anything is possible.

Jan Malloy Scholarship for Spirit and Community Service Update The Jan Malloy Scholarship for Spirit and Community Service honors Jan Malloy who served as the Alumnae Coordinator for eight years, becoming an integral part of the McAuley family.

The scholarship was started by Jennifer Costello Fortner ’94 and her husband PJ, and Mary Ann Smrz in memory of Jan who died of ovarian cancer on September 3, 2009.

The scholarship committee is happy to announce that three $1000 scholarships were awarded for this year to juniors Mary Joan Evans, Kristen Kleist and Michelle Konecki. Over three years this scholarship has grown from one award of $500 too three $1000 awards.

The theme of Jan’s scholarship “Sticks in a Bundle, Cannot be Broken,” represents not only the support Jan received from family, friends and the McAuley community during her 18-month challenge with cancer, but also her belief in the strength of the alumna connections to the school. Jan believed that anything could be accomplished when people worked together toward a common goal. One of the things she enjoyed most about her role was to see a need or an opportunity at McAuley and connect it with an alum who might also benefit from the experience.

Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to keeping Jan’s memory alive. To learn more about how to donate to the Jan Malloy Scholarship Fund please visit www.mothermcauleyalums.org.

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KatyAnn Quinn visits McAuley After graduating in May 2007 from McAuley, KatyAnn Quinn had no idea what life had in stored for her. She went on to continue her education at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois. While there, she studied Business Administration with a focus on Non-Profit Management.

After graduation, she participated in a two-month internship with Cross-Cultural Solutions, an international volunteering organization that has programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. She chose to travel to the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania, East Africa. While there, she taught at a pre-primary school for children from the ages of 3-7.

During her trip, she witnessed the harsh reality of the everpresent inequality of women. As she learned more about the culture, she became more aware of the lack of resources available to the community, especially for women. Upon her return home, she and fellow volunteers created an organization called S.E.W. (Successfully Empowering Women).

“The purpose of S.E.W. is help brighten the future of women by successfully climbing Africa’s highest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro,” says KatyAnn. “Through the climb, we will strive to raise a substantial amount of money to donate to the O’Brien School for the Maasai women’s empowerment group and to the existing and future projects at the school.”

Before and after the climb, she will be teaching at the school and working with the women’s empowerment group for a year. For more information on the climb and the school, visit their website at: www.sewclimb.com.

In February KatyAnn returned to speak to McAuley students about her trip and educate them on the S.E.W. organization.

KatyAnn says the main goal for her visit was to bring a new perspective to the students. What she wanted them to take from her presentation was to realize, that even though they are one person they can still make a huge difference in the life of another. KatyAnn says it was great to see some familiar faces in the hallway.

“My visit to McAuley was a wonderful day and I thoroughly enjoyed interacting with so many young hearts and minds,” says KatyAnn. “I was able to present a video of my trip to seven classes, ranging from freshman to seniors. I was taken back by the enthusiasm and attentiveness of the students. It made me even more excited to present something I feel so passionate about.”

alumnae news

Catherine McAuley Honors Society Alumnae Guest Speakers In November 2011 Teri Beran Kulat ‘80 spoke to the members of the CMHS members on “Integrating Faith into Your Professional Life.” Terri attended John Carroll University and the University of Illinois Law School and has been practicing since 1992, and now running her own law firm for Integral Family Law. Her talk incorporated scripture and personal stories, teaching McAuley students how to keep your faith present in your work life.

On Thursday, January 5, 2012 the CMHS members welcomed 11 young alumnae from seven different universities and colleges. These young alums advised the students on classes they should be taking in high school, extracurricular and internship opportunities and other things they should be doing in high school in preparation for college. They boasted about how well their McAuley education prepared them for college. The group of young alumnae included... Pictured above: Carly Strand ‘10, Kaylie Adams ‘10, Becca Pelka ‘09, Gina Sanchez ‘10, Kate Maslar ‘11, Allison Usher ’09, Jan McAuliffe - Moderator, Amy Maslar ‘08, Cate Ryan ‘08, Anne Daildonis ‘10, Colleen Healy ‘10.

Legacy Roots Run Deep

Fast Friends: Progressive Networking Luncheon

The Duggan/O’Connor Family has been involved with the McAuley Community for many years.

Currently they have their 50th and 51st member of their family enrolled at McAuley. They have continued the McAuley tradition which began with current English teacher Virginia (Ginny) Duggan Murphy in 1956. The connection with McAuley began with Ginny’s father-in-law who was part of a group of Mercy Sisters supporters who handled the real estate purchase of the property which McAuley current resides on. Although she was only in 8th grade at the time, he was a family friend and neighbor to Ginny’s parents.

The Mother McAuley Alumnae Association and Law Society hosted a Progressive Networking Luncheon on Wednesday, May 30th at Petterino’s Restaurant in Chicago. Alumnae gathered together at this fun and lively event to meet and connect with other alumnae, making new business contacts. For $40 alumnae received a three-course meal, switching tables after each course. Each participant had the opportunity to introduce themselves and describe their business, taking the stress and guesswork out of networking. Guests exchanged business cards, marketing materials and networked with over 50 alumnae during this revolutionary style of networking. Thank you to all who attended and we look forward to hosting similar events in the future.

“From all the successful McAuley graduates in the family,” Ginny says, “I think you would have to say that we believe in McAuley because we have experienced the truth of Catherine McAuley’s statement that No work of charity is more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women.We have found that the liberal arts education we received here in the Catholic atmosphere has supported us in our lives and in our many varied careers. And some of us have never left.”

calling all alumnae

The Alumnae Office needs your help. We are in search of two or three people from each graduating class to act as a liaison between alumnae and the school. Duties would include attending 2-3 yearly meetings, helping plan reunions and events, encouraging alumnae to support Mother McAuley through the Annual Fund and helping keep our database up-to-date with accurate contact information for alumnae. In you are interesting in being a rep for your class please contact the Alumnae Office at 773-881-6565.

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school news

school news Mother McAuley Welcomes Father Rocky For Radio Broadcast On February 17, 2012 Mother McAuley welcomed Rev. Francis Hoffman, also known as Father Rocky, host of the Relevant Radio program “Go Ask Your Father,” for a live, one-hour broadcast on Friday, February 24, 2012. The broadcast took place in the McAuley Auditorium.

Students from theology classes participated in the broadcast. Fr. Hoffman is a long time contributor to Relevant Radio. In 2004, Fr. Rocky began as a special guest on Morning Air. He then joined the Morning Air team on Tuesday mornings as the regularly scheduled guest of the popular Morning Air “Question and Answer” segment. Today, he is one of the hosts on Relevant Radio “Go Ask Your Father”, which debuted on July 6, 2009. In September of 2009, Fr. Rocky joined Relevant Radio and currently serves as Executive Director. His column is published in The Catholic Answer (OSV), The Catholic New World(Chicago), and The Criterion (Indianapolis).

Esteemed Author Jodee Blanco Speaks to McAuley Students During Anti-Bullying Week New York Times bestselling author Please Stop Laughing at Me..., survivor, and nationally-recognized anti-bullying activist, Jodee Blanco, gave a free seminar on school bullying survival and prevention on Wednesday, March 14 at Mother McAuley. The presentations included Jodee’s day-long anti-bullying program, “It’s NOT Just Joking Around!” which McAuley students, faculty, staff, parents and members of the community were invited to attend in three different sessions.

Jodee spent the morning speaking to the entire student body in the gym of McAuley, sharing the personal story of her struggle from fifth grade through high school as the target of severe school bullying. After school she presented to the faculty and staff including specific, practical advice on how to intervene with students who are victims of bullying. Jodee finished her visit with a special evening presentation that included a 90-minute workshop featuring Jodee’s compelling personal story, advice on how to react if your child is the victim, bully or bystander, from the rare point of view of someone who’s actually lived through it and now dedicates her life to helping others. In addition, Jodee addressed the plight of the “adult survivor of peer abuse” and offered suggestions on how to overcome those open wounds from the past. She shared what her parents and teachers did that helped, what didn’t and why, as well as offered similar insights from the tens of thousands of bullied students she has worked with across the nation. This event was sponsored by McAuley S.A.D.D. and Action/Reaction Clubs through a grant from the McAuley Alumnae Board.

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school news Mock Trial McAuley’s Mock Trial Club competed for the first time in the ISBA competition held at Markham Courthouse. Competing against more than a dozen teams, we are proud to report that McAuley tied for third place.

In addition to this impressive win, each team member earned a $2,000 stipend/scholarship to be used toward tuition at John Marshall Law School. This exciting outcome came about through the hard work of the talented students supported by their parents and the commitment and collaboration of the faculty moderators, Holly Hanky-Nickels and Chris Pollard, the McAuley Alumnae coaches, and the generous support of the McAuley Law Society. In the weeks leading up to the Trial, the McAuley Advantage was readily apparent, as more than a dozen McAuley Alumnae lawyers, including sitting judges, Assistant State’s Attorneys and preeminent private practitioners worked to prepare the team. We are very proud of our students and look forward to what they will have to offer in the future.

McAuley’s New Bowling Team President Dr. Christine Melone and Athletic Director Laurie Jakubzak ’78 are pleased to announce the addition of bowling to McAuley’s athletic programs in November 2011. With the addition of bowling McAuley now offers its student athletes 13 sports to choose from including basketball, cross country, diving, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball and waterpolo.

During their first season the varsity team placed 5th in GCAC and the JV team placed 6th in the conference of nine teams. A special congratulations to senior Ari Bulthuis ‘12 who received All Conference as one of the top 25 bowlers in the league.

The new bowling coaches are Hilary Sterk ’05, head coach and Colleen Kelly ’05, assistant coach. “McAuley has always been known for its strong athletics,” says Coach Sterk, “and we knew starting this program would be no different. We were continuously told by the other schools coaches how impressed they were with our girls during their first year, not only their talents on the lanes but their sportsmanship and respect for the league. We applaud you for starting a strong program and setting high standards for the girls who will participate in the future.”

McAuley’s New Culinary Club McAuley is home to a new Culinary Champions Club! In January, a group of 16 students began meeting on Thursday afternoons for a culinary class led by Mr. Jim Behrens, head chef at Food Service Professionals. Students learned basic culinary skills such as making soups, appetizers and dinner entrees. Due to popular demand, a second session was added in April.

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Catherine McAuley Honors Society and a panel of alums representing a wide range of careers explained how their single gender education helped them reach their goals. Next year’s Speaker Series theme will focus on Careers and Preparation.

Plans are still being formulated for the four events.

A new program was instituted to recognize superior academic achievement, offer opportunities for academic and cultural enrichment, encourage further development of skills and talents, and reward high-scoring students for their endeavors. The program was named for Catherine McAuley who founded the Sisters of Mercy in Dublin. From Dublin, Catherine sent her sisters all over the world to serve the poor. One of her strongest beliefs was “No work of society can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women.” So today’s students can better the world in which they live, we continue that tradition of educating women.

Red graduation cords were worn proudly for the first time at graduation this year by Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars of Distinction who have fulfilled all the program’s requirements. These graduates and the other Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars are inaugural members of the program begun in the spring of 2011. Members of the administration bid farewell at a special breakfast before they left.

Besides finishing off their five AP classes, creating and updating their electronic portfolios, taking part in extracurricular activities, maintaining their 4.09 averages, all the current CMHS members took part in a variety of enrichment activities this year. They attended a four part Speakers Series based on the core values of Mother McAuley: liberal arts, Catholic tradition, college prep, and single gender education. Three department chairs enlightened them about the meaning of liberal arts; a lawyer alum presented her ideas of sharing her faith and her career; eleven college age alums from seven universities shared their experiences on campus;

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In addition, seniors and juniors had the opportunity to meet a college rep who shared the secrets of writing a winning college essay; these upperclassmen also received special reminders when colleges they were interested in were on campus.

Juniors and sophomores had lunch time sessions with counselors who helped them interpret their PSAT scores and prepare to take the ACT. Freshmen had their own lunch time welcome from upper class CMHS members to introduce them to the complexities of high school life. Counselors also met with them in a lunch time session to give them insights on summer enrichment opportunities, registration and planning for their next three years. A weekly newsletter attempts to keep them up to date on outside enrichment, scholarship opportunities and more.

At registration time, all members met with the Program Director and their counselor – both of whom worked together to help students make the best possible decisions.

If it can be scheduled, the college counselor hopes to bring in students and reps from some unusual schools not commonly attended by McAuley graduates to meet the juniors and sophomores as they begin to make their college plans.

Freshmen began their electronic portfolios right after spring break. They include samples of work from this year’s classes, a resume, and pages illustrating their extracurricular activities. Upperclassmen added material to their portfolios this spring and seniors are finished theirs in April.

The inaugural year of the CMHS Program based its endeavors on Catherine McAuley’s statement: “No work of society can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women.” Helping the highest achieving students maximize their educational experience will assure future “good to society.”

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CMHS Requirements • Enroll in at least four honors classes each semester and at least five AP classes before graduation • Maintain a 4.09 grade point average each semester • Participate in at least one extra-curricular activity • Attend all four of the CMHS Speaker Series offerings • Consult with CMHS Program Director during scheduling time • Create and maintain an electronic portfolio

CMHS Benefits • Additional resources for securing information about college, scholarship and other academic endeavors • Information about and opportunities for enrichment during academic year and summer • Support and friendship from other students in the program • Special recognition at commencement 2011-2012 CMHS Enrichment Opportunities • Quarterly speakers on Mother McAuley High School’s Core Values

Veterans Day On Friday, November 11th the Mother McAuley Community celebrated Veteran’s Day, honoring all the men and women serving our country with a special recognition of our alumnae in the service. We invited all our Military alumnae and their families to join us for our color guard ceremony in the circle drive at McAuley. Refreshments and a small reception were held following the color guard.

Military Alumnae Include: Lisa Black ‘77 Colonel (COL) US Army, Medical Corps Jeanne Kowal ‘80 Lieutenant Colonel Air Force Tammy Quiroga ‘84 Seargeant 1986-1989; Reserve 1989 – 1992 Army Pamela Minogue ‘87 Army Renata Sellers ‘87 Master Sergeant Air Force National Guard Ellen Shannon ‘88 Major Army Tara McKnabb ‘89 Military - National Guard Eileen Donovan ‘97 First Lieutenant Marines

• Creation and maintenance of electronic portfolios

Ronda Verback ‘99 Airman First Class Air Force

• Up-to-date information about summer study and volunteer opportunities

Mary Rummery ‘00 CPT Army MP

Katherine Patrick ‘00 Captain Army Jessica Usher ‘01 E5 Navy Trisha Marek ‘03 SrA Air Force

• Alumnae connections

Johanna Ciezczak ‘04 2nd Lieutenant Marines

• Meetings with college reps

Danielle Mann ‘04 Senior Airman E4 Air Force

• Advising meeting with Program Director

Jacquelyn Thompson ‘04 Hospital Corpsmans E3 Navy Jessica Barrios ‘05 PV2 Army Susan Guinane ‘05 2nd Lieutenant Air Force

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Mercy Day On Thursday, September 22, 2011 Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School was pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Catherine McAuley Award. The honorees were Senior Elizabeth McCarthy and Freshman Dean Meg Griffin Gardner ‘99.

Elizabeth is well known for her caring and compassionate spirit, and she exemplifies the characteristics of Catherine McAuley by her outstanding leadership and service to the school. She has been a student ambassador for four years and is a student ambassador leader. Elizabeth is a leader in both the Mentor Program as well as Kairos. She is a member of the National Art Honor Society and has been on the honor roll since freshman year. She also has served on the volleyball team as a manager. Currently a Little School pre-school teacher, Elizabeth plans a career in the field of special education.

Like Catherine McAuley, the school’s founder, Meg Gardner has embraced the love of learning and the care and education of young women.

She is always ready to listen, to help, to comfort and to motivate students.

She braves obstacles and challenges with passion and dedication. Meg is a leader who takes action, as evidenced by her initiation of the McAuley Mentor Program which supports students as they enter McAuley, and offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to take a leadership role as mentors. She also serves as the assistant volleyball coach here for eight years, and like Catherine promotes teamwork and cooperation.

Meg is a 1999 graduate of McAuley. As a student, she was involved in Action Reaction, NHS, Student Council and volleyball. She was a part of the 1997 state championship volleyball team and earned a volleyball scholarship to DePaul University. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English and Secondary Education and earned a master’s degree in School Administration from Concordia University. She has worked at McAuley for the past seven years as an English teacher, Physical Education teacher and most recently, as the Freshman Dean.

Each year, the McAuley community is invited to nominate a senior and a faculty/staff member to receive the Catherine McAuley Award. This coveted award epitomizes the mission of Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School and honors its namesake, Catherine McAuley. The award is presented at the annual Mercy Day celebration at the end of September.

This special celebration includes an assembly, a remembrance gift, and the retelling of the story of Catherine McAuley and her legacy today.

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births Sue Sherman Zabilka ‘82 and husband Frank welcomed son William Michael on December 7, 2010.

Margaret Smith ’83 adopted daughter Mary Clare and son Kevin Finnian on April 14, 2011.

Michelle Hills Pranckus ’87 and husband Jim welcomed daughter Lainey Morgan on January 1, 2011.

Susan Pierucci Vogel ’89 and husband Frank welcomed son Luke Daniel Vogel on April 14, 2011. He joins his brother Frankie (5).

Lisa Colantone Short ’89 and husband James welcomed daughter Sadie Marie on November 3, 2010 joining sisters Molly, Sarah and Macy.

Beth Armstrong Greenfield ’90 and husband Robert welcomed daughter Laureen Jewel on February 21, 2011.

Barbara Hylard Akkeron ‘90 and husband Matthew welcomed son Emmett Hylard Akkeron on April 12, 2011 joining brothers Parker and Alexander.

Ann Marie Liz Irigoyen ‘91 and husband Ruben welcomed daughter Olivia on April 19, 2011. She joins sibling Sam (5).

Kathleen Cushing Durkin ’92 and husband Daniel welcomed son Thomas Patrick on May 25, 2011.

Melanie McCaw DalPonte ’92 and husband John welcomed son Wyatt Valentino DelPonte on February 14, 2011.

Meghan Lynch Needham ’97 and husband Brian welcomed daughter Sarah Kathleen Needham on May 27, 2010.

Megan Duffner Haggerty ’97 and husband Pat welcomed daughter Nora Kathleen on March 31, 2011.

JoEllyn Augustine Paolicchi ’93 and husband Thomas welcome son Nicholas Dean on May 26, 2010.

Sara Perfetti Whelton ’98 and husband Brendan welcomed son Patrick Finn Whelton on March 20, 2011.

Kathleen Madden Maloney ’93 and husband Tim welcomed daughter Anna Rosemary on January 17, 2011.

Kerry Ryan Lynch ‘98 and husband Chris, are the proud parents of Mary Cate born on December 8, 2011.

Carrie Cook Miller ’95 and husband Brett welcomed daughter Amelia Belle on July 8, 2010.

Kara Borucki Urbanek ’98 and husband Kevin welcomed daughter Kaleigh Jalyssa on August 26, 2010.

Jamie Portal Guardi ’95 and her husband Andrew welcomed daughter Kate Therese Guardi on July 27, 2011.

She joins big sisters Nora (3) and Maggie (1).

Aimee Nienhaus McCue ’98 and husband Dave welcomed son Nathan James on September 26, 2010.

Brigid Woods Broderick ’95 and husband Jeff welcome daughter Maeve Catherine Broderick on July 28, 2010.

Kathleen Niemiera Clair ’98 and husband Ron welcomed son Andrew James on February 22, 2012. He joins big brother Tyler.

Claudia Dominguez Alvarado ’95 and husband Rafael are the proud parents of Jacob Daniel (2) and Lorelei Natalya (1).

Gina Belmont ’98 and husband Anthony are the proud parents of Luciana Sofia (2) and Anthony Michael Jr. (1).

Gina Riberto Kaktis ’96 and husband Daniel welcomed daughter Emily Kathleen on March 20, 2011.

Dusty Frelka Matys ’02 and huband Jeffrey welcomed son Conrad Kenneth Matys on March 22, 2011.

Anne Carter Carmody ’96 and husband Christopher are the proud parents of Ronan (3) and Mairead (2).

Allison Mundell Bowles ’04 and husband Graham Elliot welcomed son Conrad Bowles on September 18, 2010.

Erin Gorman-Sterrett ’05 and husband Casey welcomed son Jack Patrick on March 17, 2012.

marriages Ebony Williams ’94 married Deryl Beaudoin in April 2010.

Brooke Ulanski-Fordice ’99 married Jeff Fordice on July 3, 2010.

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Lizette Lopez ’99 married Anthony R. Blessing on December 4, 2010.

Sarah Janozik ’03 married John Binnendyk on May 20, 2011.

Lisa Cardilli ‘01 married Eric Stenholm on June 4, 2011 at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Chicago.

Monica Sanchez ’05 married Daniel Bustamante on August 14, 2010.

Ashley Kul ‘02 married Rick Piwowarski on December 4, 2010.

Jennifer Novosel ‘02 married Mike Callahan on December 2, 2011.

Simone Boutista ’07 married Matthew Miranda on April 2, 2011.

announcements

Lois Brown Welsh ’54, mother of Karen Welsh Galotta ’76 and Dina Welsh Mcguire ’85, grandmother of Jessica Galotta ’10 and Annie Galotta ’13, passed away away in March 2011.

deaths

Margaret Sandstrom Zimmermann ’44 passed away on March 3, 2012.

Magdalen Belickas O’Toole ’76, passed away in May 13, 2011 after a courageous struggle with cancer.

Maureen Miller ’71, sister of Donna Miller ’72, cousin of Machelle (Marcie) Miller Keller ’72, Nancy Miller Bobel ’74 and Barbara Miller Broderick ‘78, passed away suddenly on March 30, 2012.

Maureen Hogan Fahey ’66, mother of Jennifer Fahey Seaver ’90, sister of Eileen Hogan Heineman ’71, Therese “Terry” Hogan ’75 and Colette Hogan ’77 and aunt of Mary Claire Hogan ’03, passed away on November 22, 2010.

Patricia Doyle Gordon ’65, passed away in May 2011.

Elaine LeCompte Morgan ’61, sister of Rochelle LeCompte Murphy Joseph ’60 and Shirley LeCompte ’65, passed away on July 5, 2011.

Martha A. Burker ’59 passed away on October 29, 2011 after a ten year battle with cancer.

Kathleen Coyle Staudenmaier ’55 passed away on December 31, 2009.

Dorothy Rasmussen Brady ’38, mother of Irene Brady Thomas ’63 and Kathleen Brady Berquist ’65.

Glores Hickman Cutler ’41 passed away.

Margaret Howell Ramage ’39 passed away in November 2010.

We prayerfully remember deceased faculty, staff and family members...

Walter Squires, brother of Marie Zakes Squires ’48, passed away on February 13, 2012.

Philip R. Orawiec, husband of Sharon Cunnea Orzwiec ’67 and father of Maureen Orawiec ’97, passed away on June 10, 2011.

Donald T. Coughlan, father of Caron Coughlan Bettenhausen ’70, Donnamarie Coughlan Pierson ’72 and Christine Coughlan Ferrell ’76, passed away on March 29, 2010.

Dolores Ernst, mother of Mary Ernst Jandacek, Linda Ernst ’72 and Ann Ernst McAuliffe ’75, passed away on August 15, 2010.

Matt Lamb, father of Rosemarie Lamb ‘74 and Colleen Lamb Ferrara ’77, passed away in February 2012.

Corp. Conner Thomas Lowry, U.S.M.C., 2nd BN, 11th Marines, died during combat operations in Kajaki District, Afghanistan on March 1, 2012. Conner was the brother of Grace Lavin ’13 and Margot Lavin ’98, grandson of Anne Conners Whealan ’58, and nephew of Jennifer Whealan Jepsen ’89 and Amy Whealan Mikuzis ’96.

William McGann, brother of Virginia “Ginny” McGann ’77 and uncle of Mary Joan Evans ’13 and Elizabeth Evans ‘15, passed away in March 2012.

Steve Melnik, father of Kimberly Melnik ’78 and Lisa Melnik ’82, passed away.

Harriett Quiroga, mother of Tammy Quiroga Fischer ’84 and Maria Quiroga Turczak ’93, passed away on February 14, 2011.

Michael Donnelly, father of Michelle “Shelly” Donnelly Cunningham ’86, passed away.

Agnes Whitacre, mother of Eileen Whitacre ‘87 and Roseanne Whitacre Helms ’88, passed away on November 23, 2010.

Gabriella Maria Wittke, daughter of Christa Shervino Wittke ’89, was born on December 21, 2010 and passed away on January 5, 2011.

Ruther Fangman, mother of Catherine Fangman Johnson ’90, passed away on August 2, 2010.

Charles Welch, father of Louise Welch Dietzel ‘72 and Kathy Welch Kummer ‘74 passed away in September 2011.

John Geary, husband of Jean Powell Geary ‘77 passed away in July 2011.

Marty Furlong, husband of Tara Henry Furlong ‘89 passed away in March 2012.

Marilyn Anne Gibbons, former French teacher passed away on April 12, 2012.

Mr. Len Wehrmeister of the Math Department passed away on April 2, 2012 . Mr. Wehrmeister has been a beloved member of the McAuley community for over ten years. He has influenced the lives of many McAuley students and will truly be missed.

Expressions of sympathy should be sent to Mother McAuley High School attention Dr. Christine Melone at 3737 W. 99th Street, Chicago, IL 60655.

Please keep the Wehrmeister family in your prayers.

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notes Karen Ryan Danielian ’84 obtained a Masters degree in Education Administration in June 2011. She is an Assistant Principal at MacKay High School, an alternative High School for students with behavior & emotional disorders.

Candee Broadhurst Walsh ’85 RN recently joined Cerner Corporation as a Corporate Health Advisor for one of their Chicagoland Clients, Panduit.

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Ellen Hayes ’02 Assistant University of Illinois-Chicago coach received a Thirty Under 30 Award this past February given out by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.

Ashley Kul Piwowarski ’02 earned a Doctor of Psychology degree on April 21, 2011, from Midwestern University.

Susan Navabi ’04 received a Master’s degree in History from the University of Illinois at Chicago in May 2011.

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Anna Bogdanowicz ’05 graduated from Midwestern University Downers Grove with a Doctor of Pharmacy in May 2001 and is a Clinical/Staff Pharmacist at Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital.

Delana Colvin ’07 is pursuing her master’s degree at DePaul University’s College of Communication studying Organizational and Multicultural Communication. In May 2011 she graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana with a bachelor degree in Communications. She is working part-time for a marketing consulting firm in Chicago. Delana recently started mentoring at HighSight, assisting students academically and answering questions about her college experience.

Madeline Folliard ’10 performed in the summer production for Matter Dance Chicago – “The Fabulous Adventures of….” Currently Maddie is a dance major at Columbia College.

Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School Alumnae

Molly Rourke ’08, daughter of Peggy Evans Rourke ’76 and Nicole Filippone ‘11, daughter of Mike Filippone, are the college campus leaders for Relay for Life at St. Louis University and Marquette University, respectively.

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Janet Garetto Cantelo ‘90, a partner and local community leader at Nixon Peabody LLP, has been named Office Managing Partner. Janet is President of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago, which is the oldest IP law association in the United States with more than 1,000 members.

Cathy Lombardo Karpowica ‘84 was elected as the 2011-2012 Vice President/ Preisdent Elect of the Chicago Chapter of EWI (Executive Women International).

She also serves at the Corporate level as Vice Chairperson, Marketing-Website.

The Chicago Chapter was founded in 1952. EWI is an organization which brings together key individuals from diverse businesses with 65 chapters and nearly 3,000 representatives.

Alumnae sisters Val ‘08, Kathleen ‘05 and Janaan ‘01 Zulevic participated in St. Baldrick’s Foundation annual shaving of the heads raising money to support research for childhood cancer. The Zulevic sisters raised over $6,000 for St. Baldrick’s.

We are proud to see our alumnae following the footsteps of Catherine McAuley and giving back to others.

Way to go girls!

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It’s not too late to donate to the Annual Fund and make a difference at McAuley!

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Giving Opportunities at McAuley Giving financial support to continue the mission of Catherine McAuley can MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of young women and society.

GIFTS of all sizes are appreciated and can be made in a number of ways.

• ONLINE GIVING via Credit Card- choose to give to one or several campaigns at mothermcauleyalums.org. It’s safe and secure.

• CHECKS Please make payable to Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School and mail to 3737 W. 99th Street, Chicago, IL 60655.

• PLEDGES Gift payments spread over a period of time make giving easier and an be scheduled via online payment.

• GIFTS OF SECURITIES OR ASSETS Under the Internal Revenue Code, gifts of longterm appreciated property can be highly advantageous because allowable deduction is based on the securities’ market value at the time the gift is made, not your cost. No tax is imposed on capital gain.

• IN-KIND DONATIONS Such gifts can include equipment, fine arts, books and other collections and supplies that benefit faculty, staff, and students.

• MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE GIFTS A gift to McAuley in honor, or in memory of an individual can include a scholarship, dedication of a building or specific room.

• LIFE INSURANCE A gift of whole life insurance can be made by naming the school as the irrevocable owner and beneficiary of the policy. These types of gifts require charitable contributions from the donor to Mother McAuley in the amount of any premiums which may become due.

• RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Individual Retirement Accounts or company plans may be left to Mother McAuley by naming us as beneficiary. Trusts, Wills, and Bequests - you can include Mother McAuley in your will or trust, including living trusts and charitable remainder trusts.

• MATCHING GIFTS - Alumnae and friends can double their gift to Mother McAuley if their employer is a matching gift company.

A McAuley senior student recently shared the following comment...

“When I first arrived at McAuley, I saw papers, brochures, and signs all covered with the words “lifetime advantage” and I struggled to understand the meaning. Within months I grasped it. I realized that this place is somewhere that you will remember for the rest of your life. For me, it instituted my core values and morals I practice today – areas such as women’s rights, study habits, self-assurance, generosity towards others, leadership skills, and constantly searching for more knowledge.

I hope and plan to bring these aspects of life with me throughout my future.

While competing amongst my intellectual peers, I know that I will stand out because of this special education.

Wherever I attend college, I hope to

For More information on how to make a gift, please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at (773) 881-6559.

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be known on campus as the “McAuley girl” because I hold the confidence and lifetime advantage that this institution has instilled n me.”

Kaitlyn Richards ‘12

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