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Carey Temple Harrington ‘86 Vice President of Institutional Advancement

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Jennifer Ligda Busk ‘93 Director of Marketing & Communications Peggy Evan Rourke ‘76 Director of Alumnae Relations and Development Maura Moran Vaughan ‘07 Alumnae Relations and Development Assistant

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“McAuley girls are…” is a recurring theme in much of our messaging this year. You may even have seen our new billboards and other advertising touting all the wonderful attributes of our McAuley girls.

And, whether you’re a grown-up McAuley girl, or a current student, we know that through all stages of life our women are “empowered.” The word itself speaks of strength, courage and conviction, all of which, I think you will agree, conjure up thousands of images of our McAuley women.

In this issue you’ll read about a few of our alumnae who felt empowered to push the limits -- either of themselves, or a particular narrative. Our women aren’t just part of the conversation, they are writing, or re-writing it, and certainly driving it.

These stories are a mere snapshot of more than 26,500 others that are transpiring thanks to the amazing things our alumnae are doing around the globe.

McAuley continues to be a pioneering force in education. We are creating the programs, tools and facilities to enable our young women’s success because we know that sowing the seeds of empowerment starts here, within our walls. We are nearly one year into our Future Ready: The Campaign for Mother McAuley. With phase one of the campaign complete, we’ve watched our students relish the features of our updated and technologically-integrated student lounge. The warm and inviting space cultivates opportunities to socialize and collaborate. Students congregate to produce the best friendships, the best projects, and the best results -- all empowering them to become their very best selves. If you’ve not yet seen the lounge and have the opportunity, I welcome you to stop in and see how the space comes alive with our students taking full advantage of its offerings.

May 2018 bring many new and exciting opportunities and celebrations for you all.

Of course, please be sure to share them with our alumnae office! We look forward to showcasing many more of you in the coming year, and tell you more about our work to prepare the future generation of empowered McAuley women.

In Mercy, Mary Acker Klingenbeger ‘75

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Champions It is no secret that McAuley has a long history of empowering our women to become champions.

This distinction extends far beyond just the court or field. It radiates from within the classroom where academic minds are challenged and discourse abounds; it illuminates the theater stage where our performers shine in a variety of diverse roles; it emanates from the chapel where students share their voices by proclaiming the readings, or lift us in song.

There is no wonder that as our alumnae go into the world they are empowered to carry their gifts and talents, and channel their smarts, their mercy, and their confidence into every aspect of their lives.

They direct, support, achieve and champion across all walks of life, in all environments. McAuley women don’t remain reticent. They are a voice for themselves and others, championing causes that speak to the Mercy grounding they received as students. Here we share stories of five alumnae who boldly exemplify the spirit that never goes dormant in a McAuley girl.

As always, we welcome you to share your story, or that of other McAuley girls, that we may feature in an upcoming issue of Inscape, in our alumnae e-newsletter or on social media.

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Karen O’Brien ‘79 As a student at McAuley in the late 1970s, Karen O’Brien – along with her Big and Little Sisters group – once dressed for the school Halloween party as the first woman pope and her female bishops.

and worked to change our world. It meant a lot to me to receive the ‘Girl Who Liked Religion Award’ from her my senior year because I admired her a great deal.” Avis provided inspiration for Karen, a reporter for the Inscape newspaper, to author an article arguing for women’s ordination to the priesthood.

“I think we even won a prize!” she says, laughing.

“I have so many wonderful memories of McAuley, and what I treasure most is that we were educated, inspired and even expected to go forth and make a powerful and meaningful difference in our world.”

It’s that kind of thinking outside the box that Karen says she and her classmates were encouraged to embrace as students at McAuley.

“Young women are believed in, celebrated, challenged, and encouraged to change our world. I love that McAuley supported us in envisioning leadership positions for women in our Church and in our world.”

Karen sought leadership roles as a student through her participation in the fall musicals, as a member of the National Honor Society, and as a Eucharistic minister. Outside school she volunteered weekly at Little Company of Mary Hospital.

Some of Karen’s fondest memories are of the positive female role models she grew to know at McAuley – both Sisters of Mercy and lay teachers.

“I remember interesting and thought-provoking courses taught by the dedicated faculty. Julie Webb and Sr. Sue Sanders taught an amazing course that combined English and History and challenged us to think critically about our world. Cathy Gainer was an engaging Spanish teacher who had very high expectations for her students. I also really enjoyed my Theology courses. My favorite was a course on theology and feminism with Jerry Pople. I remember him telling me that I could do anything that I set my mind to in my future career.

There was never a lack of strong women for Karen to emulate, whether at school, or at home. She was in good company at McAuley with her two sisters -- Nancy O’Brien-Kane ‘84 and Kathleen O’Brien McMahon ‘82. Their mother, Eileen, was instrumental in starting what has become an award-winning swimming, diving and water polo program at Mother McAuley in 1982. (Karen’s niece, Nancy Kane ‘19 currently is a water polo and volleyball player for the Mighty Macs.)

At school, Avis Clendenen was a powerful voice and role model who Karen says “advocated for change in our Church

And make a difference she did.

Following her college graduation from Loyola University Chicago, Karen joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, the largest lay, Catholic volunteer program in the world. She was assigned to a shelter for abused women and children, called NEWS House, in Kansas City. She was later hired to work to help open a shelter in Overland Park, Kansas. That early experience became an integral part of Karen’s life and the impetus for much of her career work.

After earning her master’s in counseling at the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Karen pursued and received a doctorate in counseling psychology at Loyola University Chicago. She then accepted her first academic position at the University of Kansas. There, she created a vocational intervention for students in low-income, first generation families called the Career Horizons Program. It has served over 800 students in the past 20 years.

For the past 23 years, Karen has worked as a faculty member at the University of Maryland (located just outside Washington, D.C.). She is a professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Psychology.

Karen’s research focuses on the vocational development of women (e.g., studying factors associated with successful management of work and family in the United States and internationally); intimate partner violence (e.g., developing interventions to reduce dating violence); and death, dying and grieving (e.g., studying how to educate future helping profes-

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sionals regarding how to communicate with those who are dying or grieving).

She says what she loves best about her work is the “meaningfulness of the work, and the opportunity to hopefully make a difference in the lives of others.”

“McAuley reinforced that it is critically important to work to improve the lives of others, especially those who are less fortunate. As a counseling psychologist, I strive to make a difference through my work as a scholar, professor, and therapist.”

Karen says that as a professor she very much enjoys teaching and mentoring doctoral and undergraduate students.

As she states on her website, “I now believe that of all my contributions to our field, the one that will be most lasting is that of teaching and mentoring doctoral and undergraduate Karen and friends as the Pope and Bishops. students. My students have gone on to do important work in academia, counseling centers, private practice, and community organizations.”

A prime example is Karen’s work with the Family Crisis Center of Prince George’s County, a shelter for abused women and their children, for which she created a University-Community partnership.

“I teach a two-semester course sequence where undergraduates learn, in the first semester, about research and theory related to domestic violence. In the second semester, students run groups for children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence. The students’ struggles and greatest learning tend to be related to race, privilege and seeing life’s inequities.”

More than 140 undergraduate students have donated thousands of volunteer hours to assisting at the shelter, thanks to Karen’s program. Her work has not gone unnoticed.

This past November, Karen was honored for her work with the Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award (named for a pioneer in the field of Psychology), which recognizes academic faculty

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members who inspired their former students to make a significant contribution to society by creating an organization that makes a difference in their communities. Karen received a $25,000 honorarium during a ceremony held in Atlanta.

Karen was nominated by a former advisee (Dr. Aaron Rochlen), who noted that in her work as a professor and mentor, “she emphasized that the skills that students develop in their education to be future psychologists should be used to improve the lives of others – and she modeled these values in action.”

“I was deeply honored to receive the Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman award. Contributing to my community and mentoring students who make a difference in our world are very meaningful aspects of my work.”

Karen recently completed a Graduate Certificate Program in applied thanatology at the University of Maryland - Baltimore to enhance her knowledge regarding theory, research and clinical practice related to death, dying and grieving. She’s also begun to work with “Hospice Caring,” the only non-medical, volunteer hospice in Montgomery County, Maryland. Karen is being trained to facilitate grief groups for children who have experienced the death of a loved one.

“As a therapist, I have been humbled by walking with clients as they struggle to make changes despite profound obstacles. For me, belief in the efficacy of therapy occurs in relationships with clients who develop the strength to improve their lives.”

As she looks back at her endeavors, Karen takes to heart the voices and lessons of those teachers she recalled earlier. She says she remains committed to engaging in work that makes a difference in our world, which was a cornerstone of her McAuley education.

“I would tell my 18-year old self to take chances, be open to new experiences, embrace the beauty that surrounds you, help others, practice gratitude, love deeply, engage in meaningful work, and live life fully.”

Summing up her McAuley experience, Karen shares these sentiments: Powerful, inspiring, confidence-building.

Dr. Karen O’Brien lives in Silver Spring, Maryland with her spouse, David Petersen, a psychologist who works in the Counseling Center at the University of Maryland, and their teenage children, Tommy and Annie.

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Kathleen Strand ‘97 Kathleen Strand remembers buying her first pin-striped suit during her senior year at McAuley. As the editor-in-chief of Inscape, she wore it to two key events that year. The first was a rally at an area high school where President Bill Clinton, who was seeking re-election, spoke. The second was an event with Hillary Clinton. Kathleen fully anticipated reporting on both events for the newspaper. What she didn’t expect was that she would have her first, but not last, encounter with Hillary.

boys on what was known as the “McAuley and Marist Collaboration.” A few times each year, a group of 40 student leaders -- Kathleen among them -- would meet and discuss timely issues, whether politics or current events.

“Here I was a teenager, wearing a press pass, in a sea of older men and women. When Hillary came through the line, I think she noticed the age contrast and stopped to shake my hand. It left a very positive impression on me. Looking back on both those opportunities, I realize that they were defining moments for choices I would later make, like deciding to major in journalism during college.”

Kathleen went on to attend the University of Missouri at Columbia, where she earned a B.A. in journalism and minored in political science and Spanish. During her senior year, she attended a college democrats meeting. A gentleman spoke about an upcoming statewide election for Secretary of State.

He mentioned that they were seeking interns to assist with the campaign, so Kathleen decided to give it shot. She broadened her writing capabilities and learned about the inner workings of a political campaign.

While most other days Kathleen donned a McAuley I.D. lanyard and iconic kilt, she recognizes that her experiences as a Mighty Mac -- like the one above -- were formative, laying the foundation for a varied and successful career that combined her passion and deftness for politics and journalism.

Kathleen was a member of the National Honors Society at McAuley and found her niche reporting news for Inscape. She honed her writing skills and says she also overcame some fears.

“I learned to conquer my fear of interviewing people face-toface. Had I not had that experience, I don’t know if I would have been as well prepared heading into college.”

Her confidence, she says, also stems from encouragement from faculty, like Jan McAuliffe -- her Inscape moderator -- and Sue Farrell and Laura Snow.

“We were surrounded by strong, feminine role models who encouraged us to speak out for what we believe, women’s rights and gender equality issues. And we didn’t just hear it, we felt it -- during Kairos, or supporting Misericordia during the Fall Fest, or at pep rallies when we threw our arms around each other and sang. The Natalie Merchant song, ‘These Are Days’ was popular at that time, and it rang true that those were days to remember.”

In the pre-coed days of Marist, McAuley partnered with the

“It was an interesting exercise being able to voice your opinion and share your thoughts in mixed company. That was a new experience and it also was valuable because in the real world, you’re not that lucky to just be around the girls -- particularly in politics, which is male-dominated. As women, we need to be able to stand our ground.”

It also happened that it was the fall of 2000. A narrow margin of votes in the presidential election between Al Gore and George W. Bush triggered a recount. It was a turning point for Kathleen.

“It was a profound moment in the history of American politics and watching the whole process unfold through the Supreme Court really solidified that I wanted to move to Washington not to be a journalist, but to work on the political side of things.”

Thanks to contacts she made through her internship, Kathleen scheduled a few interviews in D.C. and soon after her graduation went to work as deputy press secretary for Richard Gephardt, minority leader for the U.S. House of Representatives. In short order, she established herself as a savvy and strategic communications advisor, and eventually

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advanced to work with (then) Massachusetts Senator John Kerry during his 2004 run for president.

After stints working for other service and political agencies, Kathleen found herself once again suited up and engaging with Hillary Clinton. It was during Mrs. Clinton’s first presidential campaign in 2008. Kathleen managed teams and messaging in several key states and regions leading up to the campaign, and afterwards became the communications director for HillPAC, where she oversaw day-to-day operations for the communications team for Clinton’s political action committee and advised the senator on media strategy.

Kathleen’s career took her to great places, both literally and figuratively, but the familiarity of the southside of Chicago soon beckoned her. She returned home, where she remained in the political sphere, taking a job as newly-elected Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s deputy communications director. She was a key advisor on policy and media strategies in issues such as the city’s parking meters deal, the Midway Airport privatization process, pension reform and anti-violence efforts -- all hot-button issues.

In 2013, Kathleen made an unexpected career move. She took a job outside the political realm, joining the Coca-Cola Company as the director of public affairs in Chicago.

“I had never expected that I would transition from the public sector to private, but I always want to continue to challenge myself, and to see how I can impact communities through different means.”

The job at Coca-Cola presented a unique opportunity for her to do just that.

“Coca-Cola is the world’s best known brand. The company also has a history and legacy of delivering meaningful impact to the communities they serve. They have a huge foundation and philanthropic reputation and that was exciting for me. I was able to bring the resources of Coca-Cola home to Chicago and help local non-profits and schools do the things they wanted to do.”

One of those assignments included working to secure a $3 million grant awarded to the Chicago Park District to start health and fitness programming. The job was natural for Kathleen who felt driven to do work that would allow her to give back.

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Today, Kathleen works as the head of external affairs for McKinsey and Company – a global business consulting firm.

McKinsey has more than 100 non-profit partners across the Midwest, including United Way, the Field Museum, and the Adler Planetarium, to name a few. Part of Kathleen’s responsibility is to connect McKinsey leadership with initiatives that significantly impact the community.

Kathleen epitomizes the mercy and compassion that is inherent of a McAuley woman. Not just in the office, but outside it, too. She is a current member of the Builder’s Board for Urban Initiatives, a nonprofit organization that serves 15,000 Chicago Public Schools students at 50 schools throughout the city by empowering them to become agents of community change through academic success, healthy living, and leadership development. She also is involved in politics through her support of women she knows who are running for office.

“McAuley is where I realized that I wanted to give back and be part of something bigger than myself. I developed the confidence and empowerment to pursue my dreams and to stand up for what I believe in. Whether it was supporting or volunteering with Misericordia, going to meet Hillary Clinton or standing up for what I believed in as editor of the newspaper. There were things we did that had never been done before but having the support of teachers who encouraged me to follow my passion was very pivotal.”

Speaking and leading with confidence, to inspiring a team to make things happen, to pushing herself beyond her comfort zone -- these are things Kathleen sees herself channeling into her work and volunteer efforts each and every day.

“McAuley gives you a great gift -- one that allows you to build your identity and self confidence, express yourself academically, and build a sisterhood that will last a lifetime. The world would be a lot lonelier for me today because I wouldn’t have learned how to build those relationships and develop those skills.”

Her parting words to her 18-year old self -- or any current McAuley girl?

“Don’t ever be afraid to try something. You’re better and more beautiful than you’ll ever know.”

By the way...she doesn’t still own that pin-striped suit, but she does have her kilt.

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Kate Noskowiak Ryan ‘98 If there is one thing to know about Kate Noskowiak Ryan, it is this: never underestimate her.

After just a few moments of speaking with her, it’s abundantly clear that Kate has a fire within her. As a young girl, she was somewhat shy, but when she entered McAuley, something sparked the fire that continues to kindle inside her today.

“I was in eighth grade and preparing to enter high school.

Academically I was a good student, but in the classroom I was pretty quiet. I was scared to say something wrong, scared to get the answer wrong. At the time my school only allowed boys to be altar servers. When my eighth grade teacher asked one day, ‘Who wants to serve Mass this morning?’ it took everything in me to raise my hand. He allowed me to go ask our pastor permission, who immediately turned me down. I was too shy to fight it.”

But then something happened for Kate at McAuley. Track, intramurals, student council, and varsity soccer manager. Kate took full advantage of the opportunities that McAuley provided her as a student. She even wore the coveted “M” costume at the pep rallies. She never missed a chance to get involved.

“With McAuley you get the total package. Not only do the teachers work hard to get you college ready, but you learn life skills. I developed confidence, assertiveness, a strong work ethic, strong speaking skills, and became secure in myself.

There was this ‘I am woman hear me roar’ outlook that became ingrained in me, along with a ‘go get ‘em’ attitude.’”

That’s not to say it was all unicorns and rainbows for Kate.

High school girls aren’t always kind to one another, and she admits that she had her share of struggles. She realizes, however, that those challenges were the catalyst for a resolve and determination within her that underlies everything she does today.

For the past 12 years Kate has been a teacher at Oak LawnHometown Middle School. Most recently, she began teaching global studies to sixth and seventh grade students. She says that one of the things she enjoys best about her job is helping students during what often is a pivotal period of their lives.

“Being able to teach them about global issues, current events, and how to be a responsible and caring global citizen is excit-

ing. I’m helping them realize the implications of their actions.”

Kate doesn’t just preach these words. She really, truly, practices them.

A few years ago, her friend, Heather McCarthy, was preparing her five-year old daughter, Maya, for kindergarten. What already can be a nerve-wracking experience was amplified for Heather, and Maya, who was born with a rare metabolic condition. Mom and daughter were worried that Maya’s teacher and classmates would not understand her condition, so Heather created a personalized book for Maya that she was able to take to school with her and have the teacher read to the class. The hope was that the book would lead to conversations about kindness and acceptance, and also ease some of Maya’s anxiety.

Kate saw something that had the potential to help millions of other families.

“Witnessing Heather and other friends with children of special abilities really inspired me to want to help start the conversation to convey messages of acceptance and kindness. Kids are simply curious. They just want the answers.”

From that, the concept for “Someone Special Uniquely Personalized Books” was born with the mission to spread the message of acceptance and kindness through picture books.

The idea centered on creating books that could be customized to any child’s disability, condition, or syndrome. Still, Kate and Heather needed funding. They began a Kickstarter campaign in April 2016 with the goal of raising $15,000 in 30 days. They exceeded their goal. Pledges totaled nearly $19,000. The ladies were off and running and shortly after, the website someonespecialbooks.com was launched.

“Fundraising and watching our idea come to life was emotionally overwhelming. We felt the support of our friends and family who not only believed in our mission, but validated it through

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sections, the lives of two eleven-year-olds in Sudan: Nya, a girl, who travels two hours, twice daily to collect clean water for her village, and Salva Dut, a boy. Salva’s story, a true one, shares his story of surviving unimaginable hardship as one of the “lost boys” of Sudan, a refugee. Today, as an adult, Salva leads Water for South Sudan, Inc. The book serves as a platform for bringing awareness to the organization’s work to bring clean water, sanitation and hygiene to parts of Africa that so desperately needs it.

Reading the book really ignited something in Kate. She signed up to sponsor a Rwandan child through World Vision, a group that assists more than four million children in nearly 100 countries. Last June, Kate traveled to Africa and spent one week in Rwanda and a second week in South Africa. She met the young girl she sponsors, Denyse, and visited the water tanks that World Vision installed to support the village. She says seeing the work of World Vision was impactful. donations to the Kickstarter campaign. We knew, as they did, that the work we were doing was needed and valued.”

In the almost two years since the project launched, Kate and Heather garnered attention from television and print media including the ABC Channel 7, CBS2, Chicago Parent, the Chicago Tribune and numerous special needs blogs and publications. The book also is a Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) winner. With a presence in 55 countries, Mom’s Choice evaluates products and services created for children, families and educators.

The Someone Special product has been modified somewhat from the original concept. There now are 14 books which cover a variety of conditions, including visual impairment, autism, food allergies, Down Syndrome and diabetes. Customers can select a template from which to customize a book for a particular child. Kate says she finds fulfillment in knowing that the books and the messages are resonating with teachers, students and families.

Not soon after the book launch, Kate recognized a need of a different kind – on a more global scale. Something was kindling.

Kate read the book “A Long Walk to Water” to her students.

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“Denyse and I got to know one another and build our relationship by writing letters, but traveling to meet her and her father in person was a surreal experience. Visiting their village I saw firsthand what life is like and the challenges they endure. It felt good to know that I could, and was, helping improve their quality of life.”

Much of what Kate has learned and experienced in her life thus far she says comes from an appreciation she gained while a student at McAuley: the mission of the Sisters of Mercy desire to go out into the world and do as much good as you can.

“McAuley has taught me to strive to do more. Go above and beyond. Take it to the next level. Don’t just travel, but travel to Africa. Don’t just teach, but teach your heart out. Don’t watch the opportunity go by, but jump at it.”

Kate has done a lot of good in the world. There still is work to be done, and she’s ready.

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Dr. Kate Smith Browne ‘01 “I took an Introduction to Acting class my freshman year at McAuley and when it was finished I thought, ‘I am never taking another theatre class again.’”

But fate had a way of intervening for Dr. Kate Browne.

The next year, she needed another elective. The only options that worked with her schedule? Acting classes. The experience was quite different this time, and Kate admits, she was hooked.

She loved performing and earned bit parts in the school musicals, including “The Sound of Music” and “No No Nanette.”

Her senior year at McAuley the fall musical was “Hello Dolly!” and Kate set her sights on earning the lead role.

“I wanted to be Dolly Levi so badly. I spent the summer listening to the soundtrack as I mowed the lawn. I practiced projecting my voice.”

She didn’t get the part. Instead she took on the role of assistant director, working backstage on lighting and sound. She did, however, get a one liner in the opening scene of the second act and relished every moment of hearing the audience laugh as she delivered her 3-second bit.

Kate earned her B.A. in arts management and stage management at Illinois State University, then pursued an M.A. in theatre in 2005. Now an instructional technologist and adjunct professor at Illinois Weselyan University, Kate teaches writing, rhetoric and new media. Although she’s a teacher through and through, theatre remains a core part of who she is today and every so often she teaches a theatre/acting class.

Coupling these two passions has proven a recipe for success that Kate now channels into a platform for promoting body positivity. She recently earned her doctoral degree from Illinois State University, for which her dissertation is titled: Body Composition: Reading, Writing and Resisting Weight Loss Autobiography as Biopolitical Pedagogy.

“The more I shared about what I was learning and seeing, the more I realized it had a broader impact in areas other than academics.”

The Body Positivity Movement gained popularity in the late 90s, with the intent to encourage people to adopt more forgiving and affirming attitudes towards their bodies. The end

goal being to improve overall health and well-being. In recent years it’s grown in popularity thanks to social media platforms.

Kate started writing, coaching and publicly speaking about body confidence and positivity, believing that each of us have the power to change the narrative as it relates to how we see ourselves, and others.

“I set out on a mission to make it possible to tell more diverse stories about what it’s like to live in particular kinds of bodies.

I believe it is these kinds of stories that meet us where we are instead of striving for an impossible ideal.”

As her website states, Kate’s goal is “to be the mentor and role model that I needed when I first started questioning the role of diet culture in my life.”

Kate has been affiliated through the national group Body Positive Fitness Alliance since 2016.

That same year, she gave a TEDxNormal talk on the issue, titled “Saying ‘No’ to Fitspo: How I Found Real Fitness Inspiration.” Her work also has been featured in U.S. News and World Report and on the website Refinery29, which spotlights female-focused lifestyle stories, original video programming, social content and more for women.

Recently Kate started a creative services agency called “Before and More” which helps other women professionals. She offers resources to professionals like gym owners, physical therapists, and anyone looking to transform other peoples’ lives. “I want to help them get the message out there.”

Kate’s formative years at McAuley left an indelible mark on her. She recently returned to McAuley and spoke with fitness and theatre seminar classes about her current work, and to reflect on her student days.

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She shared this story with students: “I had Mrs. (Virginia) Murphy for English Honors during my freshman year. She said to our class that we, as girls, needed to stop using inflection in our statements because it made them sound like a question -- as if we were lacking the confidence to stand behind our words. Still, to this day, I share that story with my own students -- male or female, whatever level they are at. I tell them that when you make a statement, you make an impact and your voice is a reflection of that.”

This story, she says, is one that she shares often, even 20 years later. It’s a story that she knows now had direct implications for

“‘Building Champions’” has a meaning that is two-fold. First, a champion is one who is best at a particular thing, but second, also is someone who is a champion for something or someone.

The McAuley tradition is strong in that it propagates both these things.”

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her future.

“My McAuley education was a wonderful foundation for who I am and what I do now, and what I’m capable of achieving, even if I don’t always see it. I know that I have the strength and connection to build on it. There are always going to be tough things, but to have the confidence to face them, and to know that you belong somewhere is really important.”

When asked what she would tell her 18-year old McAuley self, she says this: “The things that make you weird are the things that introduce you to the most important people and places in your life, so don’t hide from it. Really embrace it and let it guide you to where you’re meant to be.”

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world and do the work that matters; women who are strong, empathetic and confident.”

Kate knows she is in good company with the thousands alumnae already out in the world, and that they’re easy to spot.

“I approached a woman at my gym and asked her if she was from the Southside -- she had a way of carrying herself, and the confidence -- something that seems so signature of a McAuley girl that it emanated from her.”

Turns out, Kate was correct.

Learn more about Kate and her work on her website, Katebrowne. net. You also can follow her on TWITTER @Katebrowneish and on Facebook at “Taking Up Space” a forum for insight and discussion about body positivity and challenging the diet discourse in modern culture.

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Anne Hopkins ‘13 “Don’t be afraid to try new things and step out of your comfort zone. You don’t know what life holds for you, but what I learned at McAuley gave me great endurance to handle it.”

For Anne Hopkins ‘13, stepping outside her comfort zone meant trying out for McAuley’s first lacrosse team in 2009. It was spring of her freshman year. Anne already was a skilled volleyball player for the Mighty Macs and club, but lacrosse presented an exciting new challenge for her. She was selected to play on the offensive side as an attacker for the Macs.

“I feel so proud to have been part of the first girls’ lacrosse program in the south suburbs. The sport wasn’t particularly well known in our area -- not like volleyball or basketball. I wasn’t used to people not knowing about the game. There also weren’t many clubs around. I remember my dad driving me to the northside to attend camps.”

Off the field, Anne was a member of the National Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society and Science Club, and served as a student ambassador. She says the best part of spending four years with all girls was that she learned to be comfortable in her own skin.

“I developed confidence and was never afraid to ask a million questions, which I often did! Much of that was because of encouragement we received from teachers.”

Anne says that heading into college she felt well prepared academically and athletically. She was awarded the Presidential Scholarship, which covered more than half of her tuition, from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. Anne launched right into her college lacrosse career, but encountered one of her most difficult challenges just as she was beginning her preseason in January. Her dad, Tom, was diagnosed with stage four cancer.

“It was tough. He was my biggest fan and the reason I chose Augustana. Even though he couldn’t be there to cheer me on from the sidelines, we made sure he saw the games. I have a love for the game and I knew that my dad would want me to go on playing.”

On the days her dad had chemotherapy, and Anne had a game, they streamed her match so he could watch. Unfortunately, just

a few months after his diagnosis, Tom passed away. Anne says he was her inspiration to carry on.

“He was the one who encouraged me to try out and also was the reason I kept playing, even after he was gone. Lacrosse was my outlet. There definitely were tough times, but I knew he wanted me to be playing. Knowing he would want me on that field is what got me through the next three years.”

Anne says that she also found solace in many of her friends from McAuley. She says that McAuley helped her develop the skills to help navigate the sadness. She persevered and put all her gusto into her sport. It paid off.

That year, during the Midwest Women’s Lacrosse Conference (MWLC) Anne was one of nine Augustana players on the all-league All-Sportsmanship team as part of the MWLC’s post-season awards. Even more impressive was that she was one of only four freshmen selected from among all the schools.

Her Lacrosse career continued to skyrocket. She was named College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) All-Conference and All-Academic in 2015, 2016 and 2017. In 2016 she was awarded the Jack Swartz Award for her 2016 season, which is presented to one male and one female athlete from each of the eight schools in the CCIW. Selected athletes must participate in a varsity sport and carry a 3.50 grade-point average. In 2016 and 2017 she was selected as the CCIW Offensive Player of the Year. She also was named to the first-team All-Great Lakes Region by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Association both 2016 and 2017. Academically, she made the Dean’s List 6 of her 8 semesters.

“Honestly, the awards are nice, but at the end of the day they aren’t what drives me. It’s all about doing everything I can for my teammates.

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McAuley Girls are...

Today, Anne is an internal auditor for Northern Trust Bank in Chicago. She is active in the Women in Leadership Resource Council at Northern Trust and the Advancing Professional Council -- both which offer professional development and networking opportunities.

In wanting to honor the spirit and legacy of her father, in the summer of 2014, Anne and her three brothers, Liam, Martin and Tommy, with support from family and friends, began the annual Papa Hops 16” Softball Tournament. In its first year, it netted over $10,000. Over the last four years, the tournament has collectively raised $100,000 for the Tom Hopkins Memorial Fund which assists families in the Chicagoland area who have a child who has endured cancer. To-date, they have benefited more than 15 families.

“Our dad believed so strongly in his family and his community and we want to always celebrate his legacy. He continues to be such an inspiration to us, and we want how he lived to be an inspiration to others.”

During her freshman season, Anne received the Sportsmanship Award and traveled to Portugal to compete with international players.

“There is a whole other world of lacrosse players out there. I learned a lot getting to play against teams from other countries, but one of my best memories was visiting an orphanage and teaching the children to play lacrosse.”

By the time her senior year rolled around, Anne was adept at balancing her time on the lacrosse field. She finished her lacrosse career 62-10. She also landed a few internships which allowed her to get her feet wet in accounting and finance. The first was at John Deere in its Parts Distribution Center, then later she was an audit intern at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., known as one of the “Big 4” accounting firms. Just last year, armed with her degree in finance and accounting, she accepted her first job with Morgan Stanley as an expense management intern.

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In terms of lacrosse, Anne is hoping to offer private lacrosse lessons this season. She’s currently scouting out locations.

When we talk about the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) recognizing girls’ lacrosse as a team, Anne says she isn’t holding her breath.

“I’ll believe it when it happens! We were told the same thing during my sophomore year at McAuley and that was seven years ago.”

She still keeps tabs on the McAuley lacrosse program, and hopes to one day return to McAuley as a coach.

“It’s been wonderful to see how the program has grown over the past seven years. There is such a strong sense of unity and tradition at McAuley. Once you experience it, it never leaves you. I remember as a McAuley student, witnessing the faculty and coaches model the ‘McAuley way’ day-in and day-out. It left an impression on me and I would love to someday return to McAuley and do the same for others.”

reunions

Celebrating Saint Xavier Academy

Saint Xavier, dear, we’ll think of thee!

When classroom days Have passed away – Those happy days to us will be A bond of love when far away. lyrics from Lavender & Gold, the Saint Xavier Academy school song

Reunion Luncheon

How the words from Lavender & Gold ring true for the alumnae of Saint Xavier Academy (SXA)– the predecessor to Mother McAuley – who gathered at the Hinsdale Golf Club on September 30 for a special reunion luncheon. Barbara Moore Pasquinelli ‘57 and her classmates were honored as 2017 marked the 60th anniversary of their graduation from SXA. President Mary Acker Klingenberger ’75 shared remarks with the group, and the McAuley a cappella choir sang the Saint Xavier school song, as well as the Suscipe.

This marked the first time in years that some guests had reconnected with each other, yet they reminisced as if no time had passed. The afternoon was filled with kindness, laughter and endless stories of days gone by and news of where life’s journey had taken them.

Saint Xavier Academy opened in 1846 at 49th and Cottage Grove and remained in existence for 55 years until increasing enrollment and deteriorating facilities necessitated a move. In 1956, Saint Xavier Academy transitioned into Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School and opened at its current location on 99th Street.

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alumnae news & events

Alumnae News & Events Fore the Macs: Playing it Forward Annual Golf Outing On September 15, 2017, alumnae and friends gathered together to raise money for scholarships at McAuley at the Fore the Macs: Playing it Forward Golf Outing.

With 120 golfers and 70 dinner guests, the annual fundraiser was a huge success, raising enough to support more than 40 scholarships to incoming freshman in the Class of 2022.

This year, Mother McAuley was honored to present the first Caring Heart Award.

This award pays tribute to alumna Caroline Griffin ‘12, daughter of Georgina Byrnes Griffin ‘76 and sister of Courtney ‘08. Caroline was a member of the McAuley Golf Team. She also was a heart transplant recipient who never let her congenital heart condition get in the way of enjoying life. While a sophomore at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, Caroline passed away as a result of ongoing heart issues. Her courage and perseverance in the face of hardship also can be found in recipients Brian and Amy O’Connell Bonner ‘89.

Brian and Amy are parishioners of St. Cajetan parish. At the beginning of 2017, they established a scholarship fund in the name of their son, Liam Bonner, who died at the age of four after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. Thanks to overwhelming support from friends and family, the Liam Bonner Scholarship Fund awarded $18,000 in scholarships to Liam’s eighth grade peers at St. Cajetan School. The Bonners, along with their children, also mentor others who have endured difficult challenges through illnesses and loss and help fundraise for local causes and charities.

“In remembering Caroline, we believe her spirit lives on through this award and those like Brian and Amy who model lives of mercy and compassion, and who work for the greater good within their community. Brian and Amy bring hope to all around them,” said president, Mary Acker Klingenberger ’75.

The day was full of McAuley spirit and was a true testimony to the MIGHTY community of which we are a part. Thank you to all who participated for their generous support.

Golfers enjoy the course.

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Courtney & Georgina with President Mary Klingenberger and Amy & Brian Griffin.

alumnae news & events Master Sponsor

Herff Jones / Cranley Awards

Lisa Pawelski Rollheiser ‘77

Friend of Mother McAuley

Jan Malloy Scholarship Fund sponsored by the Red Kayak Institute

Megan Curran Hurless ‘89

Jen and Patrick Hynes Citywide Title Corp.

Mike Rourke

Bridget Anne Cullen Memorial Scholarship

Kate Shannon Boyle ‘82 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Open Outcry Brewing Company

Driving Force Sponsors

Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers

19th Hole Sponsors Barraco’s Beverly Bank & Trust Company N.A.

Herff Jones Steuber Florist & Greenhouses

Local 134 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Putting with the President Sponsors

Local 399 International Union of Operating Engineers

In Memory of Caroline Griffin ‘12 Joseph M. Wiedemann and Sons, Inc. Marquette Bank McAuley Friends & Alumnae of Ridge Country Club Wight & Co.

Reilly’s Daughter The Rohan Family Solution 3 Graphics

Saint Xavier University

State Representative Fran Hurley ‘78

Waddell & Reed

State Representative Kelly Burke

Season Comfort Corp Heating and Air Conditioning Hole in One Sponsors Mancari’s Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Inc

St. Cajetan Women’s Club

State Senator Bill Cunningham William Quinn & Sons Landscape Contractors Additional Sponsors A Relaxed You Accurate Printing Anne Casey ‘73 - Annie’s Ltd.

Napleton Auto Group

Beth Evans O’Rourke ‘77 Marathon Sportswear

Hole Sponsors

BJ McMahons Incorporated

19th Ward Youth Foundation / Alderman Matt O’Shea

Chicago White Sox

Accurate Printing

Erica Colby Harper ‘96 & Family

Barb Hamel ‘75

Everything’s Relative

The Bigane Girls

Ginger Rugai’s Y-Me Softball Tournament

Bigane Paving

Jennifer Dunne Harkins ‘92 – Treadfit

Bush Family Eye Care

Jennifer Gillespie Kribs ’96

The Capron Family - Class of 1975

Jennifer Ligda Busk ‘93

Chicago Pipefitters Local 597

JoAnn Foertsch Altenbach ‘76

The Class of 1975

Julie McSweeney Rush ‘94 Nordstrom Oak Brook Jo Malone London

The Clifford Mighty Macs Country House Restaurant, Catering & Food Service County Fair Edward Touhy Guardian Angel Foundation Friend of Mother McAuley The Gurgone Group

Tata’s Pizza

Oak Lawn Village Clerk Jane O’Neil Quinlan ‘74

Season Comfort Corp Heating and Air Conditioning

Friend of Mother McAuley

Steuber Florist & Greenhouses

Moskal & Associates, Ltd.

Signs Now

Edwards Insurance Agency

Mr. Swifty’s

The McIlvain Family

Golf Cart Sponsors

Tee Sponsors

Michelle Soch & Family

Cork and Kerry

Karen Culloden Hoey ‘84 - Hoey Design Kathy Gordon Davis & the Mother McAuley Art Department Ken and Sallie Wiechern King ‘68 Klees Golf Shop

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Macs at McGinnis Pub McAuley alumna Terri Duggan McGinnis ‘68 and her husband, Kevin, hosted a McAuley gathering at their Irish pub in Michigan City, Indiana on July 14, 2017. More than 35 alumnae and friends enjoyed plenty of laughs, good company and even an unplanned mini reunion for members of the class of 1969!

Left Photo: McGinnis Pub ‘69 - Alumnae from the class of 1969 arrived at McGinnis Pub and were thrilled to find so many members of their class in attendance. (Standing, left to right) Nancy Hartigan Acker (who transferred after sophomore year), Kate ShanahanGentile ‘69, and Jackie Quillinan Carroll ‘69. (seated left to right) Patricia Fagan Griffin ‘69, Mary Madden Naliwajko ‘69, Mary Lou Morande ‘69, Patty Leonard Lowry ‘69, and Mary Jo Murabito Burfeind ‘69.

Right Photo: Kate Shannon Boyle ‘82, Pat Fishman ‘72 and Mary Acker Klingenberger ‘75.

The Power of the Sisterhood: All Girls’ School Networking Event On June 13, 2017, Mother McAuley hosted a joint networking event with all girls’ high schools, including Josephinum Academy, Our Lady of Tepeyac, Regina Dominican, Resurrection, Rosary, Trinity and Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart. The event was sponsored by and held at Northern Trust in downtown Chicago.

Following a speed networking format, participants had the chance to meet other women professionals in the Chicagoland area. Most in attendance were alumnae of the eight participating schools, who found they were able to easily connect over their shared experience at an all-girls high school. Participants also were encouraged to bring their female friends and co-workers which helped us begin to foster a community of successful women and grow a network of strong women leaders.

Whether they were just starting out their career or were close to retirement, all were able to share, learn, and create new contacts.

Save the date!

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June 12, 2018 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Northern Trust Global Conference Center 50 South LaSalle Street | Chicago, IL 60603

alumnae news & events Banner-Year Reunion The school was filled with McAuley spirit on November 4, 2017 as more than 700 alumnae reconnected with their classmates at the 5th annual Banner-Year Reunion! Alumnae classes which graduated in a year ending in a ‘2 or ‘7 were recognized as a “banner year” as they celebrated a 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th+ reunion.

With designated spaces throughout the school, each class commemorated their time at McAuley with decorations, music, and memorabilia. Food and drink were staples in each space, as well.

Class of 2012

Whether it had been decades since they had walked through our hallways or talked to their classmates or merely a handful of years, it didn’t take long for each class to jump back in where they left off.

Amid laughter, dancing, and singing, old memories were shared and new memories were created in the place that started it all!

A MIGHTY thank you to our class reps, who assisted with tracking down classmates, providing updated contact information, prepping postcards for mailings, and so much more.

Class of 1977

Class of 2007

Class of 1997

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alumnae news & events These MACs Came Back!

Les Miserablés Walk-on Role

On September 15, former Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars (CMHS) Tiffany Anderson ‘14 and Sarah Dynia ‘15, both students at Northwestern University, along with Maura Joyce ‘14 and Elizabeth Nye ‘14, both of whom attend the University of Chicago, all spent time speaking with sophomores CHMS explaining “What I Wish I Knew about College When I was a Sophomore.” They also spoke to the students about the advantages of enrolling in a selective school.

Alumnae had the opportunity to win a spot onstage for themselves and a friend during a performance of Mother McAuley’s fall musical, Les Miserablés, through the first annual walk-on role raffle.

On November 9, CMHS members visited with six alumnae who shared information about their careers in pharmacy, engineering, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy and clinical research. Current McAuley students learned about what their future lives could be like from Maggie Allison ’07, a pharmacist at the University of Chicago; Julia Carey ‘07, a senior scientist at Kraft Heinz Company; Katie Maslar ‘11, a surgical-transplant nurse at Rush University Medical Center; Emily McGinnis Connolly ‘07, an occupational therapist at Community Consolidated SD #146; Sara Sabadosa ’11, a physical therapy student at University of Illinois at Chicago; and Melissa Zeilner ’06, a clinical research assistant at the University of Chicago.

Winners Jane Wojtulewicz Vana ‘07 and Ellie Brett Ryan ‘82 enjoyed a pre-show orientation, costuming, direction by the stage manager, and two premium tickets to watch Act II after their appearance. They could be seen front and center during the Act I “Master of the House” number during the Saturday and Sunday performances, respectively.

Pictured (in pink skirt) is Maura Moran Vaughan ‘07 and Jane Wojtulewicz Vana ‘07 (in orange).

(l to r)​:​ Elizabeth Nye, Maura Joyce, Sarah Dynia, Tiffany Anderson.

Legacy Students Mother McAuley first opened its doors at the current location in 1956, but our history stems back to Saint Francis Xavier Academy for Females, the first school chartered in the city of Chicago in 1846. We are proud of our history and dedication to educating young women for more than 170 years.

Top row (l to r)​:​ Maggie Allison, Sara Sabadosa, Emily McGinnis Connelly ​Bottom row (l to r): K ​ atie Maslar, Julia Carey, Laura Zellner

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We celebrate this history by honoring our legacy students, young women whose mothers, grandmothers, and/or aunts graduated from Mother McAuley or Saint Xavier Academy. Currently, more than 400 students hold that legacy status. Thank you to all alumnae who are continuing the tradition of excellence!

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Alumnae Notes Sisters Nancy Cahill, RSM and Cathleen Cahill, RSM, who served as principal at Mother McAuley, are sisters in Mercy and in life! The two recently moved in together for the first time since Sister Nancy graduated from high school, and their story was featured in the Beverly Review.

Molly McAdams Christopher ‘57 recently retired from the Circuit Courts of Cook County – Office of the Chief Judge Evans Office.

Molly was a member of the first graduating class at McAuley and worked for the courts for 33 years, most recently as a supervisor for the “Focus on Children” office. During her time there, she became close to two co-workers and fellow McAuley graduates, Susana Guzman Dominguez ’95 and Eileen O’Grady Arzani ’61. Susana works as a family mediator for the family mediation services and Eileen is a court family evaluator for the forensics department.

Barbara (Moore) ‘57 and Jim Pasquinelli, along with Cathy and Michael Pasquinelli, are co-recipients of the 2017 Humanitas Award presented annually at the Caritas Society benefit dinner dance. The event, sponsored

by Saint Coletta’s of Illinois, was held on November 11, 2017.

Sharon O’Donnell ‘72 holds a Ph.D. in Economics. She’s currently working as a research economist for the U.S. Census Bureau.

Anne Edwards Cotter ‘73 was named to the Bradley University Board of Trustees.

Anne earned her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1977 from Bradley, and was the only female civil engineering student at the time.

She previously served the University as a member of the Civil Engineering and Construction Advisory Board, and served as a member and chair of Mother McAuley’s Board of Trustees until 2014.

Cathy Gallagher Maloney ‘75 presented “World’s Fair Gardens” at the Smithsonian last May, as the keynote speaker opening a new exhibit on American Garden History at the Washington, D. C. museum. After 22 years in management consulting at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), Maloney is pursuing a new career in writing.

She has published five books on the history of horticulture, and currently serves as senior editor of Chicagoland Gardening magazine. “Working on McAuley’s Inscape magazine gave me the bug to write,” says Maloney.

She frequently appears at garden seminars across the country and has presented on TV and radio.

Fran Hurley ‘78 sponsored legislation, which recently became law, which advances domestic violence and sexual assault education and training among licensed cosmetologists. The law makes Illinois the first state in the nation to expand awareness through a required course on how to aid client victims. Fran has served in the Illinois General Assembly as state representative for the 35th House district since 2013.

Dr. Jennifer Lim, MD ‘80, director of the Retina Service at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), gave the Inaugural Sweeney Lecture at the UIC Medical School Alumni meeting on October 13, 2017. Her presentation, “Reflections on My Career as a Research Scientist,” was broadcast live.

After 20 years working in the financial services industry, Sharon O’Shea Greenbach ‘82 recently accepted a position as chief compliance officer and general counsel at a FinTech startup, Lendr.online, located in Chicago.

Lisa Lebold Zemgulys ‘82 took on the role as head varsity tennis coach at Mother McAuley this year.

Liz Doody Gorman ‘83, a 2013 McAuley Hall honoree, and Kate O’Malley ‘82 attended the Irish Fellowship Club luncheon on December 1, 2017.

Cook County Board Commissioner, Bridget Gainer ‘86 was featured in the August 2017 issue of the Irish American News, and spoke at the Cause the Effect Chicago Young

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alumnae news & events Feminist Conference on October 21, 2017.

Christine Canavan Duffy ‘86, husband Jim and their daughters Mary Kate ‘14, Annie ‘16, and Allie ‘20 were featured in an episode of HGTV’s Lakefront Bargain Hunt on July 2, 2017. Their episode, “Kicking Back on Koontz Lake,” is the 12th episode in season seven. If you’re interested in watching it, you can buy the episode for $1.99 on YouTube or Amazon, or check your local listings.

Pictured: Mary Kate, Christine, Jim, Annie and Allie.

Marie LeConte Pawlak ‘87 was a speaker at the 2017 Model. Empower.

Focus (MEF) Annual Symposium in October 2017. The symposium for nonprofits brought together business leaders, executive directors, staff/ volunteers and board members to network and discuss best practices in nonprofit service. Marie’s talk focused on: “Your Staff is Your Mission: Creating an Engaged Organization.”

Sergeant Julie Johnson ‘88 was honored as the White Sox Hero of the game on August 24.

Julie Tyson ‘89 is the senior vice president of championship management for the PGA Tour. Prior to joining the PGA Tour, she held senior positions with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), where she was responsible for business development and helping to architect LPGA’s television rights negotiations. She also opened and ran the national cable office for FSN and FX, where she became the first Fox employee to sell

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dual networks and started her career in ad sales at ESPN and Katz Communications. Tyson was selected to Sports Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” in 2010. Julie recently was featured in an interview for Forbes magazine.

Karen Schissler Van Assen ‘89 has been named the head coach for the girls’ volleyball program at Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights.

Jenny Dunne Harkins ‘92 is the owner of Treadfit, a rapidly growing fitness facility in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. She will be opening a second location in Western Springs in February 2018. Treadfit provides fifty-minute classes using interval training on the treadmill, coupled with full-body strength training.

Julie Limon ‘92 is a family physician who practiced in Frankfort, Illinois for the last 10 years. She recently was elected department chair of Family Medicine at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois. The term is from 2017 to 2019.

Catherine Matthews Panaese ‘92 and her husband, Mark, received the Christifideles Award on November 12 from the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Christifideles Award is given to Catholic laypeople who have, by participating in parish life, demonstrated the personal and ministerial renewal called for by the papal exhortation “Christifideles Laici,” calling the laity to the “vocation of responsibility for the church’s life springing from the gift and mission of their baptism.” Cathy and Mark are parishioners at Queen of Martyrs.

Joy Bivins ‘94 was recently featured in the Chicago Tribune for her work as lead curator at the Chicago History Museum. The article, “Joy Bivins takes the past to the public at Chicago History Museum,” was published September 13, 2017.

Jenny Costello Fortner ‘94 was featured on the University Athletic Association (UAA) website in their “Thirty for Thirty” series.

Maya-Camille Broussard ‘97, owner of Justice of the Pies, was the keynote speaker at the City of Chicago’s Small Business Center on the Road Expo on June 24, 2017.

After working in the construction and technology arenas, Alicia Therese Simmons ‘97 has started a new adventure in retail as the environmental health and safety coordinator for Sears Hometown and Outlet, Inc. Sears is a large national retailer with hundreds of stores and thousands of employees, and Alicia is responsible for making sure each one of them is safe on a daily basis. Her love for safety and compliance started in the McAuley theatre. Working backstage and helping Mrs. Haynes produce a safe production started a spark in her for safety that has lasted her entire life thus far.

On September 6, 2017, Alderman Raymond Lopez presented a resolution to City Council in honor of the summer program, VAMOS!, started by Claudette Soto ‘97 in 2001.

VAMOS, which stands for Volunteer and Mentor One Summer, is a program held at the Illinois Institute of Technology that gives students a chance to try out chemistry and engineering during the summer.

alumnae news & events On July 2, 2017, White Sox superfans Laura Williams ‘97 and her mom Alice Williams hit a major milestone - the date marks the 302nd consecutive White Sox home game the two attended together. Laura’s individual record is even more impressive; on June 23, she attended her 700th consecutive home game.

Maura Daly ‘03 recently started working for the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools as the marketing and enrollment manager (MEM) for Vicariates III and VI.

Chantene Zichterman ‘97 is a research safety administrator at the University of Chicago, working with the Federal Select Agent program at Argonne National Labs with a focus on biological research and compliance. She earned her master’s degree in legal studies/ legal anthropology, is the president of the Whiting Arts Council, manages an art gallery in downtown Whiting, Indiana and is the mom to two sons.

Nicole Cregan ‘07 is a counselor and is currently in the process of receiving her Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

Dionnea Seals ‘98 held a book signing on June 10 to promote her book, “I Am: Discovering God When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned.” She also has been featured on WVON AM radio and was interviewed live on Media BuzzZ in August.

Jacquelyn Landgraf ‘01 is an actor, writer, and theater director in New York City, where she moved immediately after graduating from McAuley.

Additionally, she has been on the acting faculty at NYU Tisch School of the Arts/Atlantic Theater since 2006, and teaches performance workshops across the U.S. and internationally.

She is the creator, writer, and featured voice of a new serial fiction podcast, “It Makes a Sound,” on the Night Vale Presents network. You can learn more about her on her website, www.jacquelynlandgraf.com.

Liz Hrebic Morelli ‘04 works as a senior programmatic account manager at Google.

Sheila Hurley ‘07 received the first Patty Wojtyla Scholarship in Nursing Excellence at Advocate Children’s Hospital.

Colleen Coleman May ‘07 is a board certified behavior analyst. She received her master’s in applied behavior analysis from Ball State University in 2013 and is currently enrolled in the Ph.D. program in applied behavior analysis at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Ashley Pimental ‘07 graduated with a B.F.A. from with an emphasis in illustration in 2012, and graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a B.S. with an emphasis in industrial engineering last spring.

Since graduating from Purdue University, Rebecca Randle ‘07 has worked in hospitality. She currently holds an event management position and hopes to someday own and run her own event space.

Check out WB Games and Nether Realm Studios 2017 hit superhero fighting game Injustice 2 to see Chicago model Eileen McNulty ‘01 “face off” as the Wonder Woman Avatar.

Brittany Pavlis Plahm ‘02 recently graduated with her second bachelor’s in nursing from Lewis University. She currently is a nurse at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois.

Stephanie Seweryn ‘07 received an award from the National Housing Services (NHS) of Chicago in recognition of her outstanding service on the

National Housing Services of Chicago Board of Directors and dedication to Chicago’s neighborhoods.

Yesenia Valdez ‘07 recently accepted a role working as HR Manager for the Los Angeles Times.

Cassandra Williams ‘07 is a manager trainee at Hertz, a shift leader at Einstein Bros. Bagels, and a small business owner of Delectable Delights Cupcakes.

Devan Lesch ‘09 is currently employed at Chestnut Health Systems as a community support specialist. She works as a school-based clinician and screening assessment and supportive services (SASS) crisis intervention clinician in Belleville, Illinois.

Alexandra Wazny ‘09 is currently serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ethiopia.

Mary Claire Reynolds ‘10 was hired as the director of bands for Beal City Jr./ Sr. High School in Beal City, Michigan.

Recently, her high school marching band students were featured on national television in the 100th Episode Anniversary for “The Incredible Dr. Pol,” a National Geographic program that is filmed nearby.

Gretchen Maty ‘11 recently returned home from her deployment in Iraq with the Army.

Kathleen McAuliffe ‘12 recently received a master’s in journalism from Northwestern University, during which she started a freelance writing career focusing on fitness and professional development. Her work has been published in Runner’s World, Fast Company, and other publications.

Christina Miller ‘12 recently graduated with her B.A. in elementary and special education from Bradley University. She’s is beginning her second year teaching fourth grade at a charter school in the city of Chicago. She’s busy with wedding planning, as well, as she is getting married next June!

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alumnae news & events She still finds time for her passions of singing and performing by doing musicals and cantoring weddings.

After graduating from McAuley, Kaitlyn Chavez ‘13 went to Moraine Valley Community College and graduated with her associate’s in science. After college, she attended and graduated early from Cameo Beauty Academy and received her cosmetology license. She worked at a salon until August 2017 and is currently doing hair and building her own brand and business.

Jessica Alberts ‘14 has been offered a job at Duke University Hospital when she graduates in May 2018 after completing an internship this summer.

Mary Kate Gorman ‘14, Erin Coghlan ‘15 and Carolyn O’Neill ‘15 participated in BMO Harris’ summer internship program during the summer of 2017.

Yasmeen Rodriguez ‘14 is working on a double major in psychology and Spanish with a minor in music at Trinity Christian College.

Erin Byers ‘15 recently started an online bakery, Sweet Adeline’s, through which she makes customized treats for events.

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Sarah Dynia ‘15 was named president of the Northwestern Rotaract Club for the 2017-2018 year.

t Jessica McCauley ‘97 married Daniel Autote on August 15, 2015.

t Lisa Cozzi ‘02 married Robert Kaczmarczyk on October 22, 2016.

Fellow alumna Jennifer Lenihan ‘02 was a bridesmaid in the wedding.

marriages Margaret Angeletti ‘02 married Michael Gruener on November 23, 2013.

Cara Tetzner ‘92 married Donald Sinclair on May 17, 2014.

Katie Vanek ‘07 married Michael Kean on July 26, 2014.

Jacquelyn Gillis ‘07 married Jon Lumley on May 14, 2016. t Elyse Schmudlach ‘06 married Paul Kruse on June 25, 2016.

Meghan Gallagher ‘04 married Timothy Staebler on August 16, 2014.

Nicole Olofsson ‘02 married Rob Sylvester on April 21, 2017.

Mary Therese Abbatemarco ‘72 married Richard Munaretto on September 27, 2014.

Beth Tracy ‘97 married Aaron James on May 13, 2017 at High West Whiskey Distillery, on top of a mount at 7000’.

They currently reside in Salt Lake City.

Michelle Ballard ‘07 married Michael Kelly on March 21, 2015.

Colleen Coleman ‘07 married Michael May on June 3, 2017.

Meghan Fox ‘07 married Terence Anders on June 20, 2015.

Kimberly Lucio ‘06 married Michael Blight on August 15, 2015.

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Elizabeth Mizera ‘07 married Patrick Rodgers on August 27, 2016 at Queen of Martyrs Church.

Christine Doyle ‘97 married Vincent Miller on June 10, 2017 in Door County, Wisconsin.

alumnae news & events Maura Gallagher ‘06 married Patrick Tunney on June 17, 2017.

t Laura LeCompte ‘02 married Jim Scanlon on September 2, 2017.

t Colleen Kelly ‘05 married Jim Moss on June 25, 2017.

t Lindsay Mitchell ‘07 married Kenneth Peters on September 3, 2017.

Laura Wisniewski ‘03 married Tyler Franklin on June 27, 2017.

t Megan Halleron ‘06 married Jim Pelton on October 28, 2017. Annie Boyce Rysz ‘06 was a bridesmaid in the wedding (second from left).

Maggie Omastiak ‘10 married John Scarpinato on November 4, 2017 in St. James Chapel at Quigley North Center in Chicago. t Laura Bansley ‘08 married Ryan Fitzpatrick on November 11, 2017. Ryan graduated from Brother Rice in 2003.

Annie Boyce ‘06 married Adam Rysz on July 1, 2017.

Annie McCarthy ‘07 married Austin Safranski on August 11, 2017. t Nora Heiderscheidt ‘11 married Mike Clisham on August 12, 2017.

Lindsay Mitchell Peters ‘07 with her wedding party, including her maid of honor, alumna Annie Kellogg ‘07 (second from center) and bridesmaid, alumna Liz Mier ‘06 (fourth from center). Many alumnae were in attendance.

Kacey Kelly ‘03 and Mike Carey married on September 9, 2017 t Shannon Ready ‘08 married Matt O’Neill, a 2008 Brother Rice graduate, on September 22, 2017. Shannon and Matt attended several dances together before they began dating!

Laura Bansley Fitzpatrick ‘08 had a group of Mother McAuley alumnae attend her wedding!

Nora Heiderscheidt Clisham ‘11 with her bridesmaids, Sydney Worsham ‘11 (far left), Sarah Clisham ‘15 (second from left), Shannon Garvey ‘11 (third from left) and Devin Knor ‘11 (second from right).

Get a McAuley shield to proudly display in a photo with the Mighty Mac alumnae at your wedding!

t Julie Adams ‘07 married Jim Toures on September 1, 2017.

Julie Adams Toures ‘07 with three of her bridesmaids, (left to right) alumnae Alissa Foss Slawnikowski ‘07, Eileen Meslar ‘07, and Steffi Leung ‘07.

Alexandra Lucio ‘02 married Christopher Szafran-Luce on September 23, 2017.

Contact the alumnae office at 773-881-6565 or alumnae@mothermcauley.org

Michelle Segvich ‘03 married Michael Fausett on October 28, 2017.

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alumnae news & events t Brandon and Maria Piech Cotter ‘06 and big brother James welcomed Emmerson Mary on April 6, 2017.

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t McAuley Principal, Eileen Boyce O’Reilly ‘03 and husband Ryan, welcomed Jack Terrance on September 26, 2017.

Joel and Rebeca Rios Sotelo ‘07 welcomed Jiselle Sotelo on January 25, 2012.

William and Michelle Foy Sullivan ‘97 welcomed their children, Daniel and Margaret, on May 15, 2013 and May 29, 2014, respectively.

Michael and Katie Vanek Kean ‘07 welcomed daughter Eleanor on December 12, 2015.

Matthew and Laura Sharp Drake ‘02 welcomed Colin Thomas on February 11, 2016. t Jessica McCauley ‘97 and husband Daniel Autote welcomed Kora Grace Autote July 18, 2016.

Big brother James with his new sister, Emmerson Mary.

David and Cassie Lotscher Douglas ‘03 and big brother Corbin welcomed Nora on May 30, 2017.

t Michael and Kimberly Lucio Blight ‘06 welcomed Alexander Joseph on July 17, 2017.

Mike and Maggie Kelly Conroy ‘04 welcomed Michael on July 31, 2017.

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t Kevin and Katie Clemens McCarthy ‘05 welcomed Shannon Marie in October 2017.

t Mark and Jennifer Beeson Davis ‘04 and big siblings William and Elizabeth welcomed Matthew Gregory on August 31, 2017.

Shannon is ready to be a Mighty Mac! Class of 2036, here she comes!

Greg and Megan Murphy Miller ‘03 welcomed Neala Murphy Miller on February 9, 2017.

Michael and Margaret Angeletti Guener ‘02 and big brother Henry welcomed Madeline on March 19, 2017.

t Tyler and Laura Wisniewski Franklin ‘03 welcomed Owen Victor on September 29, 2017.

Joseph and Brigid Ryan Tassone ‘01 welcomed Robert Francis on June 27, 2017.

Michael and Brittany Pavlis Plahm ‘02 welcomed their sixth child, Jaxson Kane, on November 7, 2016. t Dan and Noell Sisk Wiora ‘04 welcomed Maverick Blake on November 22, 2016.

Here Jack is dressed to cheer on the Mighty Macs at a basketball game!

Erik and Jackie Lombard Anderson ‘01 welcomed Will Anderson on May 22, 2017.

Matthew Davis with big siblings William and Elizabeth.

Michael and Michelle Ballard Kelly ‘07 and big brother Zachary welcomed Madelyn Therese in November 2017.

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deaths Loretta Considine Murray, SXA ‘51, passed away in January 2013.

Thomas Keaney, brother of Lauren Keaney ‘07, passed away December 27, 2013.

Clifford Fosse, husband of Mary Shanahan Fosse ‘67 and brother-inlaw of Jeri Shanahan ‘60 and Kathryn Shanahan-Gentile ‘69, passed away June 28, 2014.

Margaret “Peggy” Lomasney Kegaly, SXA ‘54, passed away January 15, 2015.

Christine “Tina” Fahey McGarry ‘87, sister of Tara Fahey Brown ‘92, passed away March 14, 2015.

Cara Connors Esquivel ‘86 passed away March 7, 2016.

Patricia McManmon Harter ‘54 passed away on April 3, 2016.

William J. Gagel, Sr., husband of Marybeth Lundberg Gagel ‘70, passed away May 19, 2016.

John Murphy, father of Kathleen Mary Murphy Sharp ‘75 and Kelly Murphy Cosco ‘86, father-in-law of Colleen Callahan Murphy ‘77 and Elizabeth Sikes Murphy ‘82, and grandfather of Lauren Sharp Drake ‘02 and Mary Colleen Murphy ‘02, passed away July 19, 2016.

Angie Grochowski Rourke ‘89, sister of Julie Grochowski Newtoff ‘87 and cousin of Michelle Grochowski Mecha ‘89, passed away September 6, 2016.

Laura Becker Baker ‘89, sister to Susie Becker Piko ‘93 passed away October 24, 2016.

Rosemary Schleyer Griffin ‘72, sister of Liz Schleyer Frankenbach ‘79, passed away November 22, 2016.

Robert Walsh Mikolajewski, son of Mary Walsh Mikolajewski ‘72, nephew of Kathleen Walsh ‘74, cousin of

Elizabeth Walsh Montgomery ‘03 and Bridget Walsh Sebek ‘05, passed away December 4, 2016.

Judy Nawrot Sitkowski ‘72 passed away December 14, 2016.

Elizabeth Burke Douglas, SXA ‘37, passed away December 16, 2016.

Nicholas Schwaller, brother of the late Raymond Schwaller, former member of the Board of Trustees, and uncle of Mary Beth Schwaller Sanchez ‘78, Rosellen Schwaller Brannigan ‘80, and Nancy Schwaller ‘83, passed away February 7, 2017.

James F. Lee, husband of Alicia Rogers Lee, SXA ‘58, passed away February 10, 2017.

John Kaberna, father of Mary Kaberna Quinn ‘71, Cheryl Kaberna ‘75, Kim Kaberna ‘80, and grandfather of Courtney Quinn ‘00, Carly Thompson ‘02 and Ashley Quinn ‘03, passed away February 25, 2017.

Rev. W. Barry Moriarty C.M., brother of Carol Moriarty Sweeney ‘60, Sr. Rita Moriarty, CSJ ‘62, Sharon Moriarty Waite ‘65, Terry Moriarty ‘67, and Mary Beth Moriarty Sorrels ‘73, passed away March 1, 2017.

Diana Morrissey Eden ‘77, sister of Sharon Morrissey Costabile ‘74, passed away March 7, 2017.

Stephen McInerney, brother of Terry McInerney Reidy ‘90, Jodie McInerney Berry ‘94 and Julie McInerney Racz ‘94, passed away April 14, 2017.

Dolores Palkovic Masla ‘45, mother of Connie Masla Chamley ‘75, Marikay Masla Evans ‘83, and Vicki Masla Berg ‘86, and grandmother of Emily Evans Connerly ‘09, passed away April 29, 2017.

James J. Sokol, father of Janet Sokol Lombard ‘73 and Sharon Sokol

Kochanek ‘67, grandfather of Jennifer Lombard Kibbon ‘99 and Jackie Lombard Anderson ‘01, passed away in May 2017.

John Brehm, Sr., father of Donna Brehm Szymansi ‘86, passed away May 17, 2017.

Philomena “Phyllis” Marron, mother of Megan Marron Zilinger ‘96 and aunt of Elece Glynn Griffin ‘93, passed away May 24, 2017.

Edna Mae Witry, mother of Mary Carol Witry ‘86, passed away May 30, 2017.

Helen DeRose, mother of Diane DeRose Meister ‘75, passed away June 2, 2017.

Robert Meslar Sr., grandfather of Eileen Meslar ‘07, passed away June 8, 2017.

Thomas James Davis, devoted husband of Mimi Chatel Davis ‘56, passed away June 9, 2017.

Leo Hennessy, father of Mary Anne Hennessy Capron ‘75, Elaine Hennessy Prendergast ‘82, grandfather to Emily Capron Gleason ‘00, Nora Capron Gifford ‘02, Anne Capron Chedister ‘06, Jacqueline Capron Buschbach ‘10, and Clare Prendergast ‘13, passed away June 10, 2017.

Marilyn Millerick Durkin, mother of Susan Millerick Kelley ‘65, Lynne Millerick Murray ‘68, Carol Millerick Nick ‘70, Therese Millerick Eggert ‘72, mother-in-law of Judy Azzarello Millerick ‘75, Cecily Ahern Millerick ‘81, and grandmother of Anne Nick ‘08 and Margaret Millerick ‘18 passed away June 10, 2017.

Rosetta Gavin, mother-in-law of Kathy Dunn Gavin ‘67, Diane Donegan Gavin ‘73, Jane Ryan Gavin ‘83 and grandmother of Bronwyn McAuliffe Azzarello ‘93, Elyse Lyons Pfandler ‘98, Erin Gavin Joyce ‘99, Maura Gavin ‘02, Kara Gavin ‘06, Sheila Gavin ‘08 and Jackie Galvin ‘13 passed away June 11, 2017.

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Vincent Egert, grandfather of Michelle Adams ‘94, Jeanette Adams Dorantes ‘97 and Lisa Adams Erickson ‘07, passed away June 19, 2017.

Anne Brown Donnersberger ‘58, mother of Anne Donnersberger Schultz ‘89 and sister of Patricia Brown Folger ‘68, passed away July 3, 2017.

Thomas Berry, brother-in-law of former employee Mame Byrne, father-in-law of Jodie McInernery Berry ‘94 and Jamie King Berry ‘96, and uncle of Carrie Cavato Lombardi ‘95, Bridget Byrne McGovern ‘02 and Colleen Byrne ‘03, passed away June 23, 2017.

John O’Keefe, Jr., father of Therese O’Keefe Badali ‘88, Maureen O’Keefe Ritter ‘95, father-in-law of Jean Schneider O’Keefe ‘80, grandfather of Katie O’Keefe Lyons ‘96, Kelly O’Keefe LasCola ‘07, Megan O’Keefe ‘11, Madeline Meyer ‘14, Emily O’Keefe ‘15, Jenna Badali ‘19 and grandfather-in-law of Karen Biros Cano ‘05, passed away July 8, 2017.

Linda Nolan, mother of Michelle Nolan O’Malley ‘93, passed away June 24, 2017.

Sheila Taaffe Reynolds ‘39, mother of Tracy Reynolds Aleksy ‘68, Regina Reynolds Bober ‘70, Sheila Reynolds Trainor ‘70, Molly Reynolds ‘72 and the late Martha Reynolds Thomas ‘70, passed away June 29, 2017. Sheila was inducted into the McAuley Hall of Honor in 2013.

Stephen Ligda, Sr., husband of Winifred Gardner Ligda ‘59 and father of Director of Communications Jennifer Ligda Busk ‘93, passed away June 29, 2017. Stephen was a member of the Mother McAuley Board of Trustees from 1994 to 2002 and served as the Board Chair from 1997 to 2000. He was named a Life Trustee in February 2017.

Diane Lynch, mother of Mary Clare Lynch ‘82 and Jim Lynch, grandmother of Marie Lynch ‘17 passed away July 24, 2017.

Kathleen F. Walsh, mother to Geri Walsh Quinn ‘88 and Mary Frances Walsh Luksas ‘85 and grandmother to Maura Quinn ‘21 passed away July 9, 2017.

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Maureen Glynn ‘78, sister of Margaret Glynn ‘70, Mary Ellen Glynn Thomas ‘71, and Jean Glynn Brogan ‘76, passed away July 9, 2017.

Patricia Burke Miller ‘57 passed away July 10, 2017.

Sarah Kuchay ‘12, sister of Kristen Kuchay King ‘07 and Mary Kuchay ‘14, niece of Nancy Kuchay Cook ‘76, Audrey Kuchay Schiefelbein ‘79 and Suzanne Kuchay Stritch ‘85, and cousin of Janine Kuchay Missey ‘94 and Lisa Kuchay ‘99, passed away July 10, 2017.

Dennis A. Intrieri, brother of Carole Intrieri Wilson ‘68, McAuley Life Trustee, passed away July 24, 2017.

Thomas Kleist, husband of Kathy Roache Kleist ‘80, father of Lauren Kleist ‘09, Jacqueline Kleist ‘10 and Kristen Kleist ‘13, brother of Katie Kleist Rothery ‘89 and brother-in-law of McAuley Athletic Director, Laurie Roache Jakubczak ‘78, passed away July 26, 2017.

Michael Ficaro, father of Gina Ficaro Gutrich ‘91 and Andrea Ficaro ‘98, passed away in July 2017.

Judy Dwyer Sheehan ‘60, mother of Mary Beth Sheehan ‘82 and sister of Denise Dwyer Gaffney ‘69, passed away July 28, 2017.

Peter Eckroth, father of Patricia Eckroth Menke ‘77, Mary Joan Eckroth McGrath ‘86 and grandfather of Maureen Eckroth Burk ‘97 and Sarah Menke ‘11, passed away in July 2017.

Constance Jerkins, mother of Connie Phillips Stryjak ‘67, Emily Jerkins Callahan ‘90 and mother-in-law of Nikki Zaglifa Phillips ‘71, passed away July 30, 2017.

Ronald Johnson, father of Barbara Johnson Nelligan ‘87, passed away in July 2017.

Joann Capra, grandmother of Amber Marks ‘07, passed away on July 31, 2017.

Joann taught social science at McAuley from 1989 to 2007.

Carol Riemersma, mother of Jean Riemersma Hayes ‘93; mother-in-law of Janet Gallagher Riemersma ‘77 and McAuley Vice President for Finance, Terry Corcoran; grandmother of Megan Carlson ‘99, Kelly Carlson ‘04, Jennifer Riemersma ‘06, Jill Carlson ‘14, Claire Riemersma ‘16 and Molly Corcoran ‘17, passed away in August 2017.

Harry Tobin, father of Catherine Tobin Richards ‘79, Mary Tobin Park ‘82 and Diane Tobin Heimlich ‘84, passed away August 12, 2017.

Helen Gieffers, mother of Nancy Gieffers Helme ‘83, Julie Gieffers Kane ‘88, aunt of Kathy Reaney Sales ‘90 and grandmother of Michelle Dyer ‘07, Megan Dyer ‘11 and Katie Helme ‘16, passed away in early August 2017.

Mary Lee Reidy, mother to Mary Bridget Reidy ‘80, Therese Reidy Ready ‘81, Beth Reidy Amado ‘88, grandmother to Megan Ori ‘04, Shannon Ready ‘08, Caitlin Ori ‘11, Abby Amado ‘18, Grace Amado ‘20 and Rose Amado ‘21, passed away August 5, 2017.

Daniel Schiller, brother of Allison Schiller ‘90, cousin of Helen Kubey Tovey ‘91, and uncle of Sara Schiller ‘15, passed away August 6, 2017.

June Irmiger Taylor ‘50, passed away on August 11, 2017.

Frank Morsovillo Jr., husband of Mary Ann DeSalvo Morsovillo ‘60 and father of Jodie Morsovillo ‘88, passed away August 13, 2017.

James LaVoy, father of Jessica LaVoy ‘13, passed away August 13, 2017.

Lourdes McDermott, mother of Maureen McDermott Jucas ‘65, Kathleen McDermott ‘66, and Sheila McDermott ‘82; mother-in-law of Terry McGuan McDermott ‘70 and Denise Vahl McDermott ‘72; and grandmother of Erin McDermott Goldrick ‘00, passed away August 15, 2017.

William Weick, father of Jennifer Weick Gilhooly ‘90, passed away August 16, 2017.

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Sister Kate Moriarty, R.S.M., former teacher and guidance counselor at McAuley from 1978 to 2006, passed away August 20, 2017.

Therese “Teri” Ann Eckroth, mother of Maureen Eckroth Burk ‘97, sister-in-law of Patricia Eckroth Menke ‘77, Mary Joan Eckroth McGrath ‘86, and aunt of Sarah Menke ‘11 and Katherine Kingsbury ‘13, passed away August 24, 2017.

Kathleen McGowan ‘78, sister of Sherry McGowan Maloney ‘74, passed away August 31, 2017.

Eleanor Schroeder, mother of former McAuley volleyball coach, Donna Smith, passed away on September 1, 2017.

David Maslar, father of Amy Maslar ‘08 and Katie Maslar ‘11, passed away on September 7, 2017.

Dolores Bond, mother of Nancy Bond ‘76, Mary Carol Bond ‘87, and Linda Bond ‘91, passed away September 13, 2017.

August “Gus” Sundermeier, father of Maureen Sundermeier Fadden ‘79, father-in-law of Dr. Joanne Murphy Sundermeier ‘79, and grandfather of Lauren Sundermeier Jordan ‘05 and Katie Fadden ‘07, passed away September 15, 2017.

Edward Arthur Thompson Jr., father of Michelle Thompson Mallon ‘87 and Maureen Thompson Seerup ‘89, passed away September 16, 2017.

Mary Dolores McNamara, mother of Margaret McNamara Heidegger ‘80 and grandmother of Mary Pat Deiters Carr ‘98 and Bridget Deiters Ince ‘03, passed away September 19, 2017.

Norbert Pawelski, father of Lisa Pawelski Rollheiser ‘77 and grandfather of Brittany Rollheiser ‘07, passed away September 25, 2017.

Frank Dine, uncle of Peggy Dine Sevenich ‘81, Maureen Dine Glynn ‘83, Betsy Dine Jeffers ‘86, Patsy Dine Carrane ‘88, and uncle-in-law of Carolyn Burns Dine ‘89, passed away September 30, 2017.

Patricia O’Sullivan, mother of Bridget O’Sullivan O’Donnell ‘85, Patty O’Sullivan Lavin ‘88, mother-in-law of Patricia Gallagher O’Sullivan ‘87, Kim Billish O’Sullivan ‘93, and grandmother of Laura Holtz ‘98, Kathleen Holtz ‘01, Kelly Holtz ‘08, Emily Liston ‘08, Margaret Liston ‘10, Molly O’Donnell ‘11, and Sarah Lavin ‘19, passed away in October 2017.

Richard Urchell, father of Judy Urchell Block ‘93, father-in-law of Kathleen Connelly Urchell ‘82 and Kate Murray Urchell ‘86, and grandfather of Bridget Rohan Svoboda ‘07, Emily Rohan ‘10, Julia Urchell ‘18 and Elizabeth Urchell ‘20, passed away in November 2017.

Sister Dorothy Pelt, RSM (formerly Sister Bede), former McAuley faculty member, passed away in November 2017.

Gerald O’Sullivan, father of Margaret O’Sullivan ‘87, Lucy O’Sullivan Gaillard ‘89, Kathleen O’Sullivan ‘91, Patricia O’Sullivan ‘93, and Julie O’Sullivan ‘98, passed away October 4, 2017.

Betty Jane Eppenstein, mother of Dale Adams, former McAuley employee, and grandmother of Becky Adams ‘95, passed away November 13, 2017.

Patti McGrail Cummings ‘69, sister of Betsey McGrail Nolan ‘73, Connie McGrail ‘77 and Megan McGrail Wand ‘87, passed away October 9, 2017.

Jerry Miller, former McAuley employee and husband of Carol Miller also a former McAuley employee and Mercy Associate, passed away November 16, 2017.

Florence Riordan, former theatre/ drama faculty member, passed away October 23, 2017. Florence is the mother of Mary Riordan McQuillan ‘71, Joanne Riordan Miller ‘74, mother-in-law of former employee Diane Riordan, and grandmother of Dawn Riordan Hill ‘89, Tracy Riordan ‘90 and Nicole Miller ‘06.

Mary Jane Whalen, mother of Deirdre Whalen ‘70, Tracey O’Connor ‘72, mother-in-law of Colette Slattery Whalen ‘78, and grandmother of Alison Whalen ‘11 and Margaret Whalen ‘13, passed away October 27, 2017.

Laura Owens ‘99, sister of Sharon Owens ‘01, passed away October 31, 2017.

Edward Robins, husband of the late Marjorie Kelly Robbins, SXA ‘51, and father-in-law of Bob Thomas, McAuley faculty member, passed away in November 2017.

James Patrick Ready, father of Nina Ready Boerst ‘89 and Danna Ready ‘90 passed away November 1, 2017.

Robert Xavier Romero, grandfather of Lauren Dowden, Mother McAuley faculty member, passed away November 16, 2017.

Virgilio Carangal, grandfather of Stephanie Carney ‘15, passed away November 26, 2017.

Lois Fisher, mother-in-law of Paul Rossetti, a member of the McAuley maintenance staff, passed away November 28, 2017.

Gary Korhonen, husband of Eileen McGrath Korhonen ‘66, passed away on December 2, 2017.

Ann Harrington, mother-in-law of McAuley Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Carey Temple Harrington ‘86, passed away December 4, 2017.

Margaret Brown, mother of McAuley science faculty member Jan Brown, passed away December 7, 2017.

Eileen Ehrenstrom Jenny ‘71, sister of Vivian Ehrenstrom Williams ‘66, Jane Ehrenstrom ‘73, and grandmother of Alexis Bouley ‘17, passed away December 9, 2017.

Mary Margaret Schimmelman, SXA ‘48, passed away December 11, 2017.

Joan Sullivan, mother of Karen Sullivan Leahy ‘76, Maureen Sullivan Lawson ‘78, Joan Sullivan Hughes ‘80, Eileen Sullivan Keffer ‘81, and grandmother of Nora Leahy ‘06, passed away November 24, 2017.

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Save the date!

Career Day March 2, 2018 We are excited to welcome all alumnae back for our annual Career Day! Our girls look forward to meeting as many of you as possible and learning about your successes, careers and advice. This is your chance to inspire our up-and-coming Mighty Macs as they explore their own career choices. Let them know the value of their McAuley education!

All women of all professions are invited to attend.

Sign up for our email list to receive more details at mothermcauley.org/alumnaeupdates.

Class of 1968 - 50th Reunion April 20, 2018 Mark you calendar for an evening of fun, friends, and nostalgia as the Class of 1968 gathers at McAuley to celebrate this occasion.

McAuley Hall Induction & Alumnae Mass

Graduation Legacy Photos

Beverly Breast Cancer Walk

April 22, 2018

Sunday, May 20

Sunday, May 13

Celebrate the 2018 McAuley Hall of Honor inductees during our Alumnae Mass, induction ceremony, and champagne brunch.

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For mothers, grandmothers, aunts and sisters of Class of 2018 graduates!

More information to follow.

Join Team McAuley!

Sunrise Mass begins at 6:30am.

advancement

Carey’s Corner Did you know that Mother McAuley is the oldest girls school in Chicago? What a legacy! Under the guidance of the Sisters of Mercy, we have been a premiere center of learning for girls since 1846. It is 170 years later, and the educational landscape has drastically changed, as has our location. Our mission, however, remains strong and steadfast.

Average leaders raise the bar on themselves; good leaders raise the bar for others; great leaders inspire others to raise their own bar.

– O R R I N W O O D WA R D

Each day, we honor the pioneering work of the Sisters. We attract talented and highly-motivated young women from around Chicagoland. We boast a high-quality faculty and a board and administration whose forward thinking and commitment to quality education are always at the forefront. We offer a curriculum, and facilities, that empower and equip our students with the information and tools to make positive choices and smart decisions regarding their lives.

Our work to shape and educate the next generation of McAuley girls is only possible with your contributions and encouragement. Within these pages you will read about a few of our newly-established and newlyawarded scholarships. When generous supporters step forward to fund our endowment, we are incredibly grateful. They are modeling the charism that the Sisters of Mercy so strongly believe in: “to serve the economically poor of the world, especially women and children.” What a wonderful tradition they uphold and a true honor to our foundress, Catherine McAuley.

McAuley has made such a difference in the professional and personal lives of women from every generation, living all around our country and our globe.

We are excited to kick off in February another “reunion roadshow” and bring a little bit of McAuley to the San Diego, Naples or Washington D.C. areas. If you are an alumna residing in one of these locations, I hope you will join us for a regional reunion. More information will follow as to the exact dates. We look forward to not only sharing news of all the wonderful updates at our school, but also hearing you reminisce about McAuley past, and engaging you in our hopes for our future.

Thank you for your faithful generosity, your deep passion for McAuley, and your willingness to model a belief in McAuley women and their contributions to our world. One hundred and seventy years from now may future McAuley generations reflect on this time in our history and feel as grateful and as proud of the legacy we leave them.

Gratefully,

Carey Temple Harrington ‘86 Vice President for Institutional Advancement

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McAuley girls are becoming Future Ready This summer, as part of Future Ready: The Campaign for Mother McAuley, we realized a major renovation of our existing facilities.

The completion of Phase One – thanks to lead gifts from a few generous donors – left us awed and inspired, and wanting for more!

We now have an updated, state-of-the-art Student Lounge that provides our students with the proper space to excel in the learning process, while increasing their motivation, interest and pride in McAuley. Comfortable new sofas and booths, high tables with stools, and bright colored ottomans and chairs provide an inviting atmosphere in which learning comes alive. The students also are enjoying the new MAC Café which features various snacks and Starbucks blended coffees.

Students and teachers and agree that the space is warm and inviting, and conducive to group study, eating lunch, leading a test review or even working independently.

In addition to the lounge upgrades, our redesigned Circle Drive entrance elevates our level of security, reinforcing that the safety of all within our building is paramount. Visitors are now buzzed into the foyer and Main Office.

Off the main hallway, our site of the former main office has been reconfigured into administrative offices and the new Center for Innovative Technology, where faculty members can meet with “Future Ready, The Campaign for Mother McAuley,” is the school’s largest, most ambitious, and most important fundraising effort since the school opened on 99th Street in 1956. It makes possible campus enhancements to promote collaborative learning that is the norm at colleges and universities, and within the workplace.

our Director of Instructional Technology to find resources and assistance to incorporate technology into their classes. Not to be overlooked is the Dining Hall which received new lighting and a fresh coat of paint.

In short order we have witnessed the reality of becoming a school where our facilities and our students are Future Ready. Our funding and solicitation efforts have been steady and strong, thanks to many of you. Since January 1, 2017, the Future Ready Campaign has been 100 percent funded. No funding for Future Ready has been derived from tuition; the proceeds come exclusively from many very generous donors. These donors recognize the skills that graduates must carry onto college and apply in the workplace

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McAuley’s last capital campaign – “Expanding for Excellence” – was conducted in 1993 with proceeds funding the construction of the main gym and music wing. Although additional updates have been made to the campus since that time, all have been funded through the general operating budget.

These include the 2001 renovations to the art and science wings, the 2008 dining hall update and the 2012 construction of two new, state-of-the-art, LEED-certified chemistry labs.

FutureReady The Campaign for Mother McAuley

and see the outcomes of Future Ready as a means to ensure our graduates are prepared academically, socially and spiritually to be successful. A non-facility component of the campaign includes bolstering scholarships and tuition assistance for families.

While our work is admirable, more is to be accomplished. We cannot be complacent with what we have accomplished so far. As Catherine McAuley herself said, “We can never say, ‘it is enough.’” Embarking on Future Ready reinforces our desire to continue building on our vision for McAuley. The remaining phases for “Future Ready” campaign, to be completed over the next four years, prioritize renovating and enhancing classrooms; radically changing the library/media center; and adding more wellness and athletic facilities and resources.

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advancement Scholarship Awardees Our scholarships continue to grow thanks to the kindness of many generous donors! We were pleased and excited to have established or awarded the following awards to our students this fall.

Nancy Breen Johnson ‘62 with Hannah

Olivia and Grace

The Maureen McIntyre ’87 Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of “Moe Mac” as her family and friends affectionately called her. Moe Mac passed away in 2015. Her family chose to honor her by establishing this scholarship, which is awarded to a senior student. This year’s recipient of a $1,000 award is Maryrose Sheridan ‘18.

The Maureen Breen Putnam ’65 Memorial Scholarship was established in her honor during her classmates’ 50th reunion in 2015. This year, the inaugural scholarship for $1,000 was awarded to senior French student, Hannah Brennan ‘19. Maureen was a French teacher who spent many summers abroad in her favorite country of France.

When Maggie Guilfoyle ’07 died unexpectedly during her junior year, the National Honors Society (NHS), along with support from her classmates, raised funds to establish the Maggie Guilfoyle Memorial Scholarship. Since that time, one scholarship is awarded annually to a senior student. This year, thanks to additional proceeds, we were able to award two scholarships – one to Olivia Homel ’18 and another to Grace Harkins ‘18.

As students, faculty and staff returned to school for the 2017-2018 school year, they were greeted with a new Mass Notification System. This project is part of a three-phase objective to update school security and was funded through grants and donations. This system is designed to replace three outdated and separate systems (clocks, bells and public address) with an integrated Mass Notification System. The new system includes: • a central command workstation.

• 60 classroom stations with call buttons.

• 10 corridor double sided stations.

• a synchronized clock system with class dismissal signaling, • Audio & visual message boards, • LED configurable sequence flashers, • Remote access into the system to make announcements with talk-back capability and messaging,

Marge McIntyre and Marguerite McIntyre Crane ‘79 with Maryrose.

A special thanks to a very generous and kind-hearted anonymous donor who initiated the funding for a scholarship in honor of her classmate and dear friend, Diana “Dee” Morrissey Eden ‘77. Dee, who passed away in 2017, was an inspiration to all who knew her. Her passion and zest for helping others, especially those with special needs, was the impetus for creating the Diana L. Morrissey Eden Scholarship. The scholarship will award $1,000 scholarships to benefit students in McAuley’s Learning Resource Program.

If you would like to make a contribution to these or other scholarships, please contact JoAnn Altenbach ’76, Advancement Operations Coordinator at (773) 881-6658 or jaltenbach@mothermcauley.org.

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New Mass Communication System Installed

• Security lock down access to control doors and/or fire doors, and • Smartphone access into the system.

school news

School News academics Seniors Earn Recognition in the National Merit Competition Catherine Rogers ’18 has been named a National Merit Semifinalist for 2018, and Grace Trippiedi ’18 and Hayley Gutrich ‘18 have been named National Merit Commended Students.

Catherine Rogers ’18

Catherine is one of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. She now has the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. Catherine’s mother, Joan Dempsey Garey-Rogers ’83, aunts Jean Dempsey Allen ’71, Patricia Dempsey Smith ’72, Cathy Dempsey ’76, Mary Dempsey ’80, Anne Dempsey ’87, and sister, Jenna Garey ’09, all attended Mother McAuley.

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and about half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.

Grace Trippiedi ’18

Last April, Catherine earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. On average, less than one-tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score. Catherine is a Sister Agatha O’Brien Memorial Scholar, a recognition given to students who score in the top five percent on the High School Placement Test. She also is a member of the Catherine McAuley Honors program, which recognizes superior academic achievement. Members must maintain at least a 4.09 G.P.A. and complete at least five advanced placement classes before graduation. Recently, Catherine was named an Illinois State Scholar. She is a member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Junior Classical League, Student Ambassadors, Book Club, Math Macs and runs Cross Country and Track.

Grace Trippiedi is a Sister Agatha O’Brien Memorial Scholar, a Catherine McAuley Honors Scholar and an Illinois State Scholar. She also is involved with the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and Math Macs.

Hayley Gutrich ’18

Hayley Gutrich is a Sister Agatha O’Brien Memorial Scholar, a Catherine McAuley Honors Scholar and an Illinois State Scholar.

She is involved with the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society and French Honor Society. She is the niece of Gina Ficaro Gutrich ’91 and Pamela Wallace Gutrich ’87.

Math MACs Our Math Macs are off to a great season! In November they participated in their first competition against eight other schools. Of the 11 events, McAuley placed in the top five for seven of them! Erica Hollander ‘19 (with 16 correct on Algebra 2) and Catherine Rogers ‘18 (with 16 correct on Precalculus) were recognized.

In December, the team participated in a competition at Nazareth Academy and placed in the top four for all four events. Freshmen Algebra placed 4th, Sophomores Geometry placed 4th, Juniors Algebra II placed 3rd, Seniors Pre-Calculus 4th.

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Illinois State Scholars Announced Thirty-four students from the graduating class of 2018 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state agency committed to helping make college accessible and affordable for Illinois families, confers this prestigious recognition to top Illinois high school students. This year, more than 20,000 outstanding honorees join the other top state students honored for their academic achievements since the designation was first introduced in 1958.

Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top 10 percent of high school seniors from 738 high schools across the state. The Scholars possess strong academic potential and are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank.

2018-2019 McAuley State Scholars: Catherine M. Alberts Abigail A. Amado Emily P. Baniewicz Faith Carey Payton A. Charlemagne-Nickols Grace R. Conjar Cecilia M. Crane Kali A. Foyle Joelle H. Gillespie Marygrace Golon Rachel E. Greene Maura E. Gribble Cassandra N. Grosskopf Hayley S. Gutrich Bridget R. Halleran Grace Harkins Eleanor G. Hayes

Katelyn M. Howley Sarah M. Johanet Allison Keller Kathleen A. Larkin Vanessa Lunar Casey E. Macander Stacey E. Manahan Michaela M. Mariotti Margaret M. Millerick Charley E. Niego Kaleigh M. O’Hara Ailish C. Raftery Catherine A. Rogers Kristen A. Scheffler Grace D. Trippiedi Mayra Vazquez Olivia A. Wagner

Girls Who Code (GWC) We are in our second year of hosting our Girls Who Code (GWC) Club! GWC is a national organization that encourages high school women to consider computer science as a career. With guidance from faculty member, Mr. Bob Thomas, and alumna, Brittany Vacchiano ‘10, students work on a computer science impact project and also learn the Core4 computer science concepts that form the basis for all computer programming languages.

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Class of 2017 MACceptance Wall Complementing the space adjacent to the updated Student Lounge is our MACceptance wall. This tribute to the Class of 2017 includes each graduate’s name and photo, the colleges and universities to which they were accepted, the school they’ve chosen to attend and its official logo, and awarded scholarships. Students with additional accolades, including National Merit Finalists, Illinois State Scholars, Chick Evans Scholars and more also are highlighted.

The wall is prominently displayed between the two doors of the small gym – a perfect location for students and guests alike to peruse it. It is designed to be updated every spring to reflect the achievements of the respective graduating class, and serve as inspiration to rising students.

MACs with Merit On December 6, we celebrated our Macs with Merit! Thirteen students were selected by a teacher or staff member to receive this honor. It is a tribute to their honorable character, diligent work ethic, and notable contributions to the McAuley community.

They were honored at a special breakfast. We are very proud of these young women!

Isabella Gonzalez-Garcia: Theology Hayley Gutrich: Social Science Cydney Jackson: Physical Eduaction Erin Kampwirth: Counseling Martina Maples: Math Bryana Martinez: Performing Arts Moira Mixan: Athletics Maggie O’Donnell: LRC & World Language Maryrose Sheridan: Administration Casimere Street: Institutional Advancement Charlotte Wagner: VA & Technology Mary Ward: English Dana White: Science

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school news Live from the Heart On November 30, over 160 McAuley students visited Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn to witness a live aortic valve replacement surgery. During the procedure, students had the opportunity to pose questions to the cardiac surgeon, anesthesiologist -- McAuley alumna Janet Phelan ‘82! -- a perfusionist and other surgical staff. The program, sponsored by Advocate Christ Medical Center and Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, offers an advanced curriculum in heart health and healthy lifestyles, culminating in an interactive, real-time video discussion during an actual heart operation.

Welcoming The Class of 2021 We were so excited to welcome more than 200 students to the Class of 2021 last fall. Already we have seen these young women grow academically and spiritually. The next four years will be paved with milestones that shape them into women of mercy.

Here’s a snapshot of the Class of 2021.

227 students 67 have a mother who

65 have sisters who are currently

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41 different zip codes 20 have a grandmother 61 feeder schools who graduated from McAuley $ Collectively they have earned 283,000 in scholarships

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MACnificent media McAuley girls are….EVERYWHERE! Driving down I-294 or even through the Beverly Community, you may have seen some of our wonderful students featured on billboards promoting the many attributes of our McAuley girls.

And, if you had your radio tuned to WFMT 98.7FM – Chicago’s Classical Radio station – you may have heard our :45 spot promoting our September Open House!

“Best of Both Worlds” Channel 7 Friday Morning Flyover ABC Channel 7 traffic reporter, Roz Varon, joined McAuley and Brother Rice (BR) students on the BR football field on a chilly and early fall morning for a “Friday Flyover.” During the November 3 morning newscast from 5am to 7am, Roz interviewed students and administrators from both schools, including student government leaders, cheerleaders, musicians and athletes who talked about our programs and highlighted how we offer the “best of both worlds” for girls and boys: singlegender education complemented by numerous co-ed extra-curriculars.

Oak Lawn residents received a new publication in their mailboxes in December. Oak Lawn Catholics from Lighthouse Publishing was distributed to 3,600 Catholic homes. Brian and Kristy Condon, Saint Catherine of Alexandria parishioners, and their daughter Nikki Condon ’20 are proudly featured in the inaugural issue.

The Channel 7 helicopter flew over the field three times during the pre-dawn hours to see these formations made by the band and students: BR, MMc, and the Chicago Star. During the annual season of only eight high school Fall Flyovers that the station conducts, BR and McAuley were the only Catholic schools to be featured!

Catherine has gone mobile!

Our beloved founder, Catherine McAuley now has her own Twitter handle! Follow her @CatherineMMc1 for words of wisdom from her own writings, details about her life, the Sisters of Mercy and other inspirational reflections.

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MACs give back Izzy Garrity Shines On and Off the Field Soccer player Isabella “Izzy” Garrity ’18 was honored as an outstanding student athlete as part of the PepsiCo Showdown. On October 30, as part of “National Speak Up For Service Day,” Izzy was surprised at school during her lunch hour and honored for her work raising money for Misericordia, assisting at the Saint Xavier Cougar Run and tutoring McAuley underclasswomen who need assistance in math, English, and French. Izzy is one of only 11 student athletes throughout the Chicagoland area to be honored in the Showdown.

The PepsiCo Showdown brings different high schools, players and coaches together to shine on and off the field, while offering everyone the opportunity to get out of their communities to see different areas and economic situations. It is a resource for charities and fundraisers through Buddy’s HELPERS. Izzy and the other student athletes who were honored were invited to give back to the community through Buddy’s HELPERS by each collecting 500 new, unwrapped Christmas toys for children of low-income families, prepare 500 handwritten Christmas cards, and collect $500 in monetary donations. With help from her fellow National Honor Society members Izzy exceeded her goal and collected $1,000, more than 600 toys and 500 cards! She, along with four of her soccer teammates, were invited to the live broadcast of WGN Morning News on December 8 join the others Buddy’s HELPERS to present the toys and a check to Chance the Rapper.

Mighty Macs + Misericordia = MACnificent!

In keeping with the tradition of supporting Sister Rosemary Connelly, RSM and Misericordia Heart of Mercy, we welcomed the Misericordia Heartbreakers to McAuley on October 5. The auditorium was charged with excitement for our special guests as they dressed in their best 1950s attire and performed for our students, faculty and staff.

Afterwards, the National Honors Society (NHS) hosted its Fall Festival in the dining hall.

Students paid five dollars for the opportunity to dress out of uniform and to enjoy a hot dog, music and time partying with the residents of Misericordia.

We’re so proud of our NHS and students who together raised $4,000 through this effort.

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MACs give back Here are additional ways our students lived out the Mercy charism through various service and fundraising last semester.

Members of Tightly Knit Community gathered for their Christmas party, making blankets for the Courage program and collecting canned goods for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church!

Spanish Honor Society students went Christmas shopping to purchase toys, clothes & sports equipment to donate to Off The Street Club in Chicago.

Members of Action-Reaction prepared a delicious Christmas dinner for families at the Ronald McDonald House!

In December, Jenny Graeber ‘18, Mallory Janozik ‘18 and Jorie Hennigan ’18 were awarded the Tom Dart Service Award for completing over 100 hours of service during 2017! All three were nominated by Little Company of Mary Hospital.

In October, McAuley students, led

by Jane McGuire ‘19, participated in “Trick or Treat for UNICEF.” Each student was given a little orange box to collect money for children in need across the world.

Together, our students raised over $1,600!

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McAuley Presents Les Miserablés Nearly 200 students from McAuley and area boys’ high schools, including Brother Rice, Saint Rita, Evergreen Park Community High School and Marist, participated in the school production of Les Miserablés. Whether on the stage performing, in the pit playing an instrument, or behind the scenes preparing the set, sounds, or assisting our stars, their hard work and excitement for this year’s musical shone through during every scene and song. We also applaud our faculty members -- Mrs. Julie Wogan McKee ‘93, Mrs. Carrie Peterson Alifantis ‘87, Mr. Patrick Sullivan, Mr. Tony Rallis, Mr. Michael Tan and Ms. Katie McCasland ‘11 -- for their leadership and direction. Countless hours, talent and collaboration that went into staging such a tremendous show, which sold out for three of the four performances!

Artists Perform Advent Preparation Our National Art Honors Society (NAHS) students, along with moderator, Mrs. Kathy Gordon-Davis, painted the windows at Saint Stephen Deacon & Martyr Church in Tinley Park in celebration of the Advent season. The two sets of six windows on each side entrance of the Church visualize the scriptures: Peace (Wolf and the Lamb), the Annunciation, Journey to Bethlehem, The Shepherds and Angels, Three Kings and the nativity. Thanks to Natalie Zampillo ‘19, Katherine Pytel ‘18, Mary Russell ‘20, Rose O’Shea ‘19, Rachel Kapusciarz ‘18, Nicole Uchman ‘18, Emily Tonkovich ‘18, Grace Stevens ‘21 and Alessandra Rangel ‘18 who were our student painters.

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school news Musician Earns Latin GRAMMY® Nomination Bryana Martinez ’20 traveled to Las Vegas to attend the Latin GRAMMY® Awards held on November 16 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. A violinist since age 4, Bryana is part of the flagship student mariachi, Mariachi Herencia de México, which was nominated for a Latin Grammy for its debut album “Nuestra Herencia” (Our Heritage) in the category of “Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album.” The album ranked No. 2 in its first week on iTunes’ Latin chart when it was released by the Chicago-based Mariachi Heritage Foundation on May 17, 2017.

It is believed to be the first major mariachi recording released in the U.S. by a student ensemble, with members ranging in age from 11 to 18. Bryana is lead violinist for the mariachi, and also can be heard singing vocals on the album. She was featured on CBS2 Chicago News and Univision, as well as in the Chicago Catholic newspaper and the Regional Reporter newspapers.

A Walk of Art McAuley students participated in the 4th annual Beverly Art Walk on October 7. The walk featured original work by more than 2000 artists throughout 55 venues within the Beverly/Morgan Park Community.

The walk welcomes more than 6,000 visitors annually.

The following students had original work included on the Walk: Marytherese Johnson ’18, Abby Bania ’18, Kathryn Night ’20, Savannah Reinhart ’19, Yessica Pineda ’18, Lizzie Ward ’19, Emily Tonkavich ’18, Adriana Hosticka ’18, Kaitlyn Arbagey ’18 and Fiona Gadio ’19, in addition to faculty artists Mr. Tim Vail and Ms. Diana Tyska.

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athletics Honoring Our Volleyball Champions Education is more than the lessons learned inside the classroom walls -- it’s about the lessons learned outside as well….in this case, on the court.

On August 22, the excitement inside the McAuley gym was contagious as we celebrated the unveiling of the 2016 volleyball team state and national championship banners, in addition to “Coach of the Year” and “Illinois Player of the Year.”

In 2016, the Mighty Macs won their 15th state title and were deemed National Champions by Prep Volleyball, USA Today and MaxPreps. The Mac were also were named Volleyball Magazine’s “Team of the Year.” Led by Head Coach Jen Rees DeJarld ’87 and Assistant Coach Meg Griffin Gardner ’99, the team finished the 2016 season 40-1 which culminated with a 25-19, 19-25, 25-19 win over Minooka to capture the Class 4A state championship title.

Coach DeJarld was named 2016 “National Coach of the Year” by Prep Volleyball and “Coach of the Year” by The Daily Southtown. This year marked her 12th season as Head Coach of the Mighty Mac Volleyball. She has been coaching Volleyball at Mother McAuley for the past 22 years. Through 11 seasons as head coach, DeJarld has led the program to six tournament appearances, and two state championship titles.

Outside hitter Charley Niego ’18 was named Illinois “Player of the Year” by Gatorade – the first player in the history of our volleyball program to earn this distinction. A special banner was presented and raised in her honor. This past November, Charley signed her letter of intent to play volleyball for the Fighting Irish of The University of Notre Dame. There she will join former McAuley teammate Ryann DeJarld ‘15.

We are MIGHTY proud of the team! They worked hard on the court and off and found great reward. They poured their heart and soul into each game and inspired and motivated each one of us through their dedication. Together, they learned valuable lessons about teamwork, maintaining a positive attitude, determination, pushing yourself, overcoming challenges and obstacles, believing in yourself and so much more. We are so proud to have them represent our school. Congratulations to the players and their proud parents and families, for this wonderful achievement.

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Charley Niego ‘18, outside hitter, was named First-Team All-American in the Under Armour All America Match! On December 15, 2017 Charley joined 23 other elite high school volleyball players for this special match held in Kansas City as part of the Final Four tournament. This is the first time in the history of the tournament that McAuley has had a player named to the elite tournament. Charley is the daughter of alumna and star volleyball player Terese Boyle Niego ‘82.

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alumnae news McAuley Welcomes Home Two Mighty Macs to Faculty and Staff Kathleen Mixan ’03 joined the Counseling Department as school counselor. She also serves as head varsity softball coach. Most recently, Kathleen worked as a school counselor at J. Sterling Morton West High School in Berwyn and is currently the lead college/athletic counselor for Lighthouse College Planning in Chicago.

Kathleen earned a B.A. in applied psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she played softball her freshman year. She later went on to earn her M.A. in school counseling from Northeastern Illinois University and a second master’s in educational leadership from the American College of Education in Indianapolis.

Kathleen brings tremendous knowledge and experience to her role at coach. Since 2013, she served as the head JV girls’ volleyball coach and assistant varsity softball coach at St. Ignatius College Prep; in 2015 the softball team placed 4th in state. Prior to that, Kathleen coached the varsity girls’ volleyball team at Plainfield East High School and the varsity boys’ volleyball at St. Rita of Cascia High School where they finished in the Elite Eight in 2010. From 2007 to 2010 Kathleen was the head freshmen and JV assistant volleyball coach and freshmen softball coach at Mother McAuley, and she is happy to once again be back at her alma mater.

As a McAuley student Kathleen played softball all four years. She later played for the Beverly Bandits 14U-18U under Bill Conroy and helped win the Bandit’s first National Title.

“McAuley’s academic and athletic program provided me with the confidence and skills needed to be successful in college and my career,” says Kathleen. “I am excited to be back to build upon Mother McAuley’s prestigious athletic program and take the softball program to the next level. It is an honor to be a part of a program that I loved playing for throughout my high school career, and I plan to ‘pay forward’ the values, beliefs, and traditions McAuley instilled in me, to the young woman ready to embark on their new journey.”

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On November 1, Sara Phillips McGann ’96 joined the Institutional Advancement Department as the new director of recruitment and admissions. Sara is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan of recruitment and admissions of new students to the school. She directs the admissions process from point of inquiry through enrollment. Additionally, she plans and supervises recruitment activities and events.

“I am honored to take on this new role at Mother McAuley and help prospective young women recognize the potential of a McAuley education, which benefitted me socially, spiritually and professionally,” says Sara. “Many of the strongest and most successful women I know are graduates of McAuley and that is no coincidence.”

Sara graduated from Mother McAuley in 1996.

She comes home to McAuley from Chicago’s Department of Streets and Sanitation where she was the director of public affairs. She managed public outreach, media relations and crisis communications for the department.

Prior to that, McGann was an assistant state’s attorney for the Cook County State’s Attorney Office, where she prosecuted criminal cases and served as an appellate advocate.

WAYS TO GIVE ONLINE GIVING via credit card at mothermcauley.org. It’s safe and secure.

CHECKS Please make payable to Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School.

PLEDGES Gift payments spread over a period of time can be scheduled via online payment.

GIFTS OF SECURITIES OR ASSETS Under the Internal Revenue Code, gifts of long

YOUR GIFT... supports the Mercy mission of Catherine McAuley to develop students that think critically and engage in the world with a compassionate heart. is an opportunity to share your McAuley experience with the next generation. delivers essential unrestricted support for our students, faculty and facilities. is a tax deductible contribution. provides a lifetime advantage of a Mother McAuley education to all students. is a thank you to the dedicated faculty who prepared you for the future. funds the silent scholarships that help keep tuition affordable when tuition runs out. makes tomorrow possible for every student.

term 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 or dedication of a building or specific room. Your name could underwrite a pivotal strategic initiative that will help us continue to prosper.

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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.

VOLUNTEER The gift of time spent in service to McAuley is a rewarding way to become involved with the school. We welcome volunteers for many of our committees, programs and events. Your involvement is a wonderful way to actively support our mission.

PRAYERS Commit yourself to prayers for McAuley, one of the most meaningful ways to demonstrate your support and love for McAuley and its mission. As Catherine herself wrote, “Prayer will do more (to solve our difficulties)... than all the money in the Bank of Ireland. Let us pray well and never grow weary.”

Please visit our website, mothermcauley.org/ giving to learn more, or contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 773-881-6557.

From 99th Street back to Baggot Street!

Kim Carlson Patton ’82 (left), Megan Scully ‘09 and Cathy Glancey Scully ‘75 at the Mercy International Centre on Baggot Street in Dublin, Ireland, where Catherine first opened the House of Mercy in 1824.

Catherine McAuley’s also is buried at the site.

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