A publication for St. Xavier Academy/Mother McAuley High School Alumnae, parents and friends to keep you connected to Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School.
On November 4, renowned author and psychologist Dr. JoAnn Deak visited Mother McAuley and met with student representatives, faculty, and parents. She spoke of the benefits of single-gender education and the differences in learning styles.
Dr. Deak confessed she was just as interested in coming to McAuley as we were in having her. She has traveled all over the world in her work and people always recognize the name Mother McAuley. She was interested in finding out if we could live up to our reputation as a leading all-girls school. After meeting with our student leaders, she was convinced. During her short visit, Dr. Deak confirmed what our alumnae, students and families have known for years – that Mother McAuley is unique, a diamond in the rough you might say. Our students excel in the classroom and our alumnae graduate as confident young women ready for the challenges of a global society. We are the only liberal arts high school in the United States. We take pride in being a single-gender school with a lasting reputation for excellence. Pat Byrne, class of 1976 and mother of four daughters, eloquently shares her thoughts on that intangible, irreplaceable McAuley experience.
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FAMILY
As a Mother McAuley alumna, I was pleased when the first of my four daughters chose to follow in my footsteps. As a parent, I have been much more than pleased by her choice, and that of her younger sisters.
Pat Byrne ‘76 (far left) with three of her daughters.
I cannot recall when I last visited the school prior to the Open House I attended with my daughter. However, during that Open House, I experienced a comforting sense of familiarity. I was flooded with countless pleasant memories. Surprisingly though, to my adult eyes, the school seemed bigger – the halls wider, the classrooms larger and the campus more expansive than I remembered.
I realized it appeared larger as it was now empty of the classmates and faculty I associated with the school: the hallways crowded with chattering girls, the race from gym to the IPS lab in the East building and the teachers standing at the open doorways hurrying lagging students into their classrooms. In those moments, I recognized the value of my high school years beyond the obvious role of education. I knew the Mother McAuley experience would positively impact my daughters’ futures as it had my own.
In those moments, I recognized My satisfaction with the school has not ebbed in the past seven years, but has in fact, increased. I can the value of my high school recollect numerous occasions where McAuley teachers years beyond the obvious role or administrators have gone above and beyond to be of of education. assistance or make a difference. While my daughters have proven to be different academic students, each has received a challenging Liberal Arts education. The school is equipped to address diverse learning styles and build self-confidence in the learner. Students are exposed to a variety of courses throughout their four years and can choose to pursue an area of interest such as art, music or technology beyond a single required class. Extra-curricular activities and clubs are numerous and promote like-minded girls acting on their interests and cementing friendships. I have seen the commitment my daughters and their classmates have shown for their clubs and their moderators; commitment both in time and talent - fundraising, service hours, New Legacy Scholarship editing works for publication and representing McAuley in Mother McAuley is proud to announce the creation of a new competitions and recruiting events. scholarship for incoming freshmen. McAuley’s clubs have provided Beginning with the class of 2015, all daughters of Mother McAuley unique learning opportunities High School alumnae will automatically receive a $500 nonand promote involvement in such renewable tuition scholarship. This year, 73 students qualify for activities throughout one’s life. this scholarship. Mother McAuley doesn’t just offer an education; it offers a McAuley experience – one that includes faith-based academics, exposure to the arts, and preparation for potential career paths, character formation and lasting friendships. Designed expressly for young women, Mother McAuley has a tradition of excellence in preparing for life beyond high school. I see the excellence in my daughters and am grateful I can provide this tradition for them. I am proud we are part of the Mother McAuley Legacy. Each year, Mother McAuley boasts more than 300 legacy students. - Pat Byrne, Class of ‘76
Like their mothers, aunts, grandmothers and thousands of other women before them, these young women share the educational journey begun by Catherine McAuley.
Greetings from Dr. Melone
McAuley Welcomes New Director of Development
Dear Alumnae,
This past August, the McAuley community welcomed Tom Geraghty as the new Director of Development. Tom’s main focus will be to raise financial support for the school through the annual fund, special events, planned giving and private donations. If you would like to get in touch with Tom, he may be reached at tgeraghty@mothermcauley.org.
Mother McAuley is blessed to have you as such exceptional role models. Young girls witness the confidence that our alumnae possess and strive to obtain the same success that you have achieved. In January, we experienced a successful Entrance Exam Day because of your example. We welcomed an enthusiastic group of young women who are eager in calling McAuley home for the next four years. You are a big part of why they made this choice. I would like to thank each of you for being such great symbols of what a lifetime advantage can mean, and for remaining a vital part of the Mother McAuley community. Thank you for your continued support and God Bless, Dr. Christine Melone, President/Principal Inscape is a publication of Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School. Dr. Christine Melone, President / Principal Colleen Kelly, Alumnae Coordinator News items and alumnae updates should be submitted to the Alumnae Office. Mother McAuley High School 3737 W. 99th St., Chicago, IL 60655 Please notify us if your address changes, if you wish to receive this newsletter electronically, or if you receive more than one copy of Inscape. 773-881-6565 Fax: 773-881-6515 alumnae@mothermcauley.org
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Welcome Letter from Director of Development I am excited about being here at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School as the Director of Development. I grew up in Oak Lawn, so I am very familiar with McAuley. In fact, my youngest sister and several of my cousins graduated from McAuley. I was well aware of the strong reputation of the school as an academic power house, as well as the Mighty Macs athletic program’s success. I wasn’t aware of the total number of alumnae and how large a number it is. The school has the unique history of having an alumnae association consisting of graduates from the original school site, St. Xavier Academy and the current site, Mother McAuley. Together, these two groups of alumnae total over 24,000. Just think of the networking possibilities that this organization possesses. I hope to use that network to increase our enrollment numbers, enhance the alumnae association, and build our endowment to sustain the mission of this Mercy school. I joined the staff on August 2, 2010. I have twenty-one years of experience in Catholic high school education My experiences include teaching, coaching, mentoring, administration, recruitment, admissions and fund raising. I have a strong love for Catholic education. I want to make sure that Catholic education is available and affordable for all. The Director of Development position has many responsibilities. I think the primary responsibility is raise revenue to support the school. This involves asking you for your support. I invite you to invest in your alma mater. In my very short time here at the school, I have already heard from many alumnae that they have never been asked to make a gift to the school. Please consider this my first of many requests. Please make a gift to the Annual Fund. You have already received this year’s Annual Fund Appeal letter. Please give. I will also be reaching out to individuals to ask for major gifts. The hardest part of reaching out is making cold calls since I haven’t had the chance to meet you beforehand. I really do look forward to developing strong relationships with our alumnae. It is not just what you can do for the school, but what we can do together so that you feel good about making an investment in McAuley. Ultimately, it is about continuing on your school and ensuring its viability. It is a part of your legacy. Best regards, Tom Geraghty 3
Mother McAuley’s Alumnae Office is excited to announce that the Alumnae Online Community will have a new look this Spring. If you are not familiar with the Online Community, it is a site for all McAuley alumnae offering a free online directory, social networking community, news and event announcements, photos, career networking, blogs, online giving and more. Users can create personalized profiles, upload photos and post class notes. Managing your account is as easy as a click of a button. Just follow the instructions below to activate your account and you will be on your way to reconnecting with former classmates. If you have trouble using any of the features, simply click on the tutorial button found on each page and follow the easy step-by-step instructions. On the mailing panel of this Inscape Newsletter, you will find the FOLDER ID NUMBER that you will need the first time you log in. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Colleen Kelly at 773-881-6565 or email ckelly@mothermcauley.org.
with your alma mater • Step 1:
Visit www.mothermcauleyalums.org Click on First Time Login option in the top right-hand corner.
• Step 2: Account Lookup Enter your last name at the time of graduation. Select your name from the list that appears and click NEXT.
• Step 3: Account Verification
Enter the FOLDER ID NUMBER provided on the mailing panel of this Inscape and click VERIFY. If you do not have this number, call 773-881-6565 or email ckelly@mothermcauley.org.
• Step 4: Create Profile Your member profile should appear and the fields should be pre-populated with your information. Please check that all the information is correct and update as necessary. Scroll down to the Account Information section and create your User Id and Password. After all of your information has been entered, click CONTINUE to move to the next page. The Welcome Page will appear and you have completed your Membership Activation. Congratulations and welcome to the SXA/Mother McAuley Alumnae Online Community! You may update your account information or change your profile at anytime by selecting the My Account and My Profile links at the top of the page. The navigation buttons along the top provide you with an easy way to read the latest News, check out upcoming Events, and utilize all the amazing features the Alumnae Online Community provides. 4
Alumnae Directory
It is time again for the SXA/Mother McAuley Alumnae Association to update the alumnae directory. Over the next couple of months, Publishing Concepts, Inc. (PCI) will be contacting alumnae and friends like you via mail, phone and e-mail to request that you update your information. We understand that you might not want to provide your information to just anyone, so we want you to know their request for your information is legitimate. For more information about the project and PCI, call 773-881-6565 or visit mothermcauleyalums/directory.
When will the Alumnae Directory be complete?
The Directory will be completed and printed in May of 2012. Only the number of Directories that have been requested by alumnae will be printed to be cost effective and environmentally friendly. Is there an environmentally friendly version of the Directory? Yes, alumnae may purchase a CD-ROM of the Alumnae Directory. Can I choose what information is listed in the directory? Yes. As a standard, the following information will be printed in the Directory: •Full name, including your surname if different from your current last name •Class Year •Home mailing address •Family information •Preferred e-mail address •Degrees received and institution •Job title and company If you wish not to have certain information printed in the Directory, you may choose to have specific details omitted.
2010 Gala
The name Celebration, given to Mother McAuley’s largest fundraiser, is all encompassing. The literal definition of celebration is the essence of what Mother McAuley’s premier event stands for: to show happiness that something special has happened by eating and drinking together or playing music. At Mother McAuley’s annual Celebration Endowment Fundraiser, we celebrate our honorees, donors, guests and our school community as a whole.
Celebration
The McAuley community will once again celebrate individuals Save the Date 4•30•2011 who exemplify the charism and values of Catherine McAuley, carry on the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, and demonstrated an ongoing commitment to our mission. The Bigane Family will be honored with the Catherine McAuley Leadership Award and Ms. Marion McFarland ’55 with the Distinguished Alumna Award. The Bigane Family – Mrs. Edward Bigane, Anne Bigane Wilson ’76, Katie Bigane Larson ’78, Sheila Bigane Bauschelt ’78, Meg Bigane ’82 and Julie Bigane Pollard ’84 – has been a part of the Mother McAuley community for more than 30 years and has a long history of community involvement beginning with Mr. Edward Bigane’s company, Bigane Paving.
Celebration 2010 honored two very deserving individuals – Archdiocese of Chicago Auxiliary Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller and Ms. Laura Shallow, class of 1975. The Catherine McAuley Leadership Award was presented to Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller for his support of the mission of the school by providing a quality Catholic liberal arts education for young women. Board of Trustee Chair Nancy Hill-Davis said, “We at Mother McAuley commend Bishop Gustavo for his tremendous contributions to our community, our school and most importantly the girls of McAuley.” Ms. Laura Shallow was honored with the Distinguished Alumna Award for more than three decades of service to McAuley, most recently as the chair of the Board of Trustees. “Laura fosters the mission of the Sisters of Mercy and of Catherine McAuley in every action. Laura also embraces a true commitment to providing a quality secondary education for young women in a catholic educational community. Mother McAuley is a better place today and will be a better place tomorrow because of Laura,” said Mr. Michael Nielsen, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees.
As the recipients of the Catherine McAuley Leadership Award, the school pays tribute to the Bigane Family for their constant support of the mission of the school by providing a quality Catholic liberal arts education for young women. Ms. Marion McFarland, St. Xavier Academy/Mother McAuley alumna from the class of 1955, is a retired teacher and a very committed Mother McAuley volunteer. As the recipient of the Distinguished Alumna Award, the Mother McAuley community honors Ms. McFarland for her exemplarily work in furthering the ministry of Catherine McAuley.
Sheila Butler King, Bishop John R. Gorman, Laura Shallow, Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller and Robert B. Kuenster
The Celebration 2011 co-chairs are Jose and Kathy Garcia, Michael and Peggy Evans Rourke ’76, and Timothy and Kathleen Sterk, parents of McAuley alumnae and witnesses to the benefits of a McAuley education. This annual event benefits the Mother McAuley Endowment for Student Tuition Assistance. The dinner dance will feature fine dining from Jewell Catering, music by City Lights Orchestra, priceless auction items and fabulous raffle prizes. For more information, call Director of Development Tom Geraghty at 773-881-6557.
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Key supporters of Celebration 2010 included Event Sponsor Fifth Third Bank, Décor Sponsor HR Imaging/Root Studios, Valet Parking Sponsor Henry Bros. Construction, Entertainment Sponsor The Lombard Company, Invitation and Program Sponsor Sheila King Marketing and Public Relations, Floral Design Sponsor Robert. B. Kuenster/Country Daisy Flowers, and Lighting Sponsor Bigane Paving Company. The Celebration Committee was led by three selfless individuals who saw to every detail in making this year’s event remarkable. These Benefit Co-Chairs were Bishop John R. Gorman, Sheila Butler King ’64, and Robert B. Kuenster.
MOTHER MCAULEY LAW SOCIETY KICKS OFF THEIR INAUGURAL YEAR You are cordially invited to get involved with the newly-established Mother McAuley Law Society. Take this opportunity to connect with fellow Saint Xavier Academy and Mother McAuley alumnae associated with the legal field. Law Society membership is open to all Saint Xavier Academy and Mother McAuley alumnae, parents of current students or alumnae and any man or woman in the legal field associated with the Mother McAuley community.
Club and Law Society Scholarship Endowment fund. Kelly Maloney Kachmarik ’94 of James J. Roche & Associates said, “There are many rewarding ways to get involved in giving back to McAuley. The Law Society has began assisting current McAuley students involved with the Mock Trial Club and we plan to begin a mentoring program for girls interested in shadowing an attorney.” The Law Society's future events include social networking nights, a fall luncheon, assisting the McAuley Mock Trial Club, and the development of a mentoring program.
The Law Society provides opportunities for those in the field of law to socialize, network and learn from one another while giving back to Mother McAuley. Tap into the experience of other Law Society members and get advice on legal issues or career challenges. The Law Society can help you establish new professional contacts and generate new clients through referrals. Your firm or organization will also increase its visibility with your involvement. By joining the Law Society in our inaugural year, you will receive special recognition as a “Founding Member.” The annual membership donation supports the Law Society Endowment and is entirely tax deductible.
The Board of Directors of the McAuley Law Society urge you to get involved and take advantage of all the Law Society's benefits while giving back to McAuley. Please check out our Facebook and LinkedIn pages under Mother McAuley Law Society.
According to Kelly Doyle Coakley ’94, Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney, “I discovered who I was and what I was capable of accomplishing at McAuley. I feel compelled to do what I can to ensure that other young woman can have the same foundation McAuley afforded to me. Once I began talking to other attorneys who graduated from McAuley we all agreed on one thing, we all benefited from an all-girls education and its strong foundation enabled us to be the attorneys we are today.” The Law Society would like to thank the The Law Offices of Jeffrey Kroll and Law Society President Heather Begley for generously underwriting the cost of our first networking event in January at O'Callaghans. All proceeds from the event benefited McAuley's Mock Trial
Mother McAuley Law Society Board Members (left to right) Tricia A. Rooney ’95, Heather Mulligan Begley ’95, Kellyn Doyle Coakley ’94, Kelly Maloney Kachmarik ’94 and Jessica Durkin ’02
For more information please feel free to contact any of the following Law Society Board members: Heather Mulligan Begley ’95, Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll, heather@kroll-lawfirm.com
Kelly Maloney Kachmarik ’94, James J. Roche & Associates, kmkachmarik@jjroche.net
Tricia A. Rooney ’95, Griffin McCarthy and Rice LLP trooney@gmrfamilylaw.com
Jessica Durkin ’02, Miroballi, Durkin & Rudin, LLC, jessica@mdr-law.com
Kellyn Doyle Coakley ’94, Office of the Cook County State's Attorney, Kellyn.coakley@gmail.com
Elizabeth Babbitt ’01, Alvarez & Marsal, elizabeth.babbitt@gmail.com 6
Jan Malloy Scholarship for Spirit and Community Service The Jan Malloy Scholarship for Spirit and Community Service is in honor of Jan Malloy, who served as the Alumnae Coordinator for eight years, becoming an integral part of the McAuley family. The scholarship was started by Jennifer Costello Fortner ’94 and her husband PJ, in memory of Jan who died of ovarian cancer on September 3, 2009. The theme of Jan’s scholarship is “Sticks in a Bundle, Cannot be Broken.” Last year, we awarded a $500 scholarship to Emily Oliver ’13, for her design of the scholarship logo. The theme is representative not only of the support Jan received from family, friends and the McAuley community during her18-month challenge with cancer, but also in her belief of the strength of the alumna connections to the school. Jan believed that anything could be accomplished when people worked together toward a common goal. One of the things she enjoyed most about her role was to see a need or an opportunity at McAuley and connect with an alum who might also benefit from the experience. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance, not only for those students who are in good academic standing, but also primarily for those who have a financial need. This year at McAuley, there are many students who are in jeopardy of not being able to complete their education due to the recent decline in our economy. As you think of your wonderful time at McAuley, imagine how you might have felt if you would have had to leave in your sophomore or junior year due to an unfortunate financial circumstance.
Student Testimonial I believe that receiving the Jan Malloy Scholarship for Spirit and Community was truly a blessing. Both my mother and I are extremely grateful because senior year is expensive and having been awarded this scholarship, our expenses have been decreased. Additionally, I was very happy to meet the alum I interviewed, Kate Kelly ’86, at the college fair last year. She reenforced the fact that McAuley does prepare its students for the ‘real world’. I am an active member of the National Honor Society, French Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, and Philosophy Club. I plan to major in Nursing and have applied to several schools in Illinois. Thank you again for blessing me with the opportunity to continue my education at McAuley. I hope to give back to the foundation when I am an alum. God bless, Christine ‘11
Our goal, as the scholarship committee, is to raise enough money each year to build on the number of scholarships we can award. Last year, we were fortunate to be able to give two, $1000 scholarships. Our hope this year is to be able to award three. The “Mother McAuley Alumna” pillows were designed with that intention in mind. In order to accomplish this goal, we need to sell a minimum of 250 pillows. A portion of the proceeds of each pillow goes towards Jan’s scholarship. Your purchase of an alumna keepsake pillow helps ensure the continuation of single-gender education for young women at McAuley. For more information about purchasing a pillow please contact the Alumnae Office at 773-881-6565.
Custom Pillow (item shown was made from Class of 2010 Skirt)
Alumnae Neck Roll Pillow
Jan Malloy Scholarship Pillow Fundraiser Order Form Cash, Checks and Credit Cards accepted. Make checks payable to Mother McAuley High School. Order forms are due to the Alumnae Office by May 3, 2011. Please call 773-881-6565 if you have any questions. Pillows will be completed by May 17. Please check here if item(s) will be a gift: ______. Name______________________________________ Homeroom__________
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Alumnae help mentor students in new LSI Program In line with the school’s mission of preparing students to think critically, communicate effectively, respond compassionately and assume roles of Christian leadership, Mother McAuley has established the “To Lead, To Serve, To Inspire” (LSI) Leadership Academy. The 22 students selected to participate in this inaugural academy are involved in several McAuley clubs and organizations including: Student Ambassadors, UNITY, National Honor Society and Student Council. The LSI participants not only learn how to recognize their own leadership style, but also to use these skills to serve and inspire others toward having a positive impact on their school and community. Students are challenged to define how they see themselves, how they see others and how others see them. LSI incorporates several methods for this evaluation including The Johari Window, a tool used to describe the process of human interaction, and the MyersBriggs Personality Assessment. These methods were introduced to the students during a three week workshop last summer and reinforced through guest speakers and field trips. The guest speakers included Maureen Ryan ’82, lawyer and owner of her own consulting firm, Marge O’Connell Nykaza ’72, founder of Harmony, Hope and Healing, and Molly Meade McGowan, McAuley Liturgy/Service Coordinator. Additionally, the
students visited WGN TV Studios where they met executive producer Sandy Pudar ’95 and took a service field trip to Deborah’s Place Shelter. McAuley Counselor, Kathy Farrell ’82, serves as Facilitator for the LSI Program and is assisted by Counselor Gloria Chapa-Resendez. Funding for the Academy was provided through a grant from the Helen Brach Foundation. President/Principal Dr. Christine Melone and Grant Writer Sister Elizabeth Pardo, IHM, were instrumental in securing the funding from the Brach As part of their leadership training, the 22 LSI students visited WGN TV Studios and Foundation to met alumna Sandy Pudar (back center). develop this unique program.
Welcome to our newest McAuley Alumnae – Class of 2010 Sunday, May 23, 2010, marked the 164th graduating class from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School/St. Xavier Academy. Family and friends of the 334 graduates gathered for the outdoor ceremony. The speakers for the Class of 2010 were valedictorian Anne Dailidonis, Salutatorian Raquel Pappas, Student Speaker Colleen Healy, and Theology teacher Robert Rabe. The class boasted 1 National Merit Scholar, 2 National Merit Commended Scholars, 97 Presidential Academic Award Scholars and 39 Illinois State Scholars. This class received $23 million in merit-based scholarships and 100% were accepted to college. Alumnae from this class are attending some of the most selective and prestigious schools across the country including American University, Boston College, Boston University, University of Chicago, Fordham University, Georgia Tech, Hamilton College (NY), Drexel University and Syracuse University. McAuley’s Advanced Chorus members during the 2010 Commencement Ceremony.
Donate Your Unused Event Tickets
Mardi Gras Party a Success
Mother McAuley has joined Tix4Cause.com— an innovative ticket exchange website— to offer a novel way for alumnae to donate.
On February 25, Mother McAuley High School hosted its first-ever Mighty Mac Mardi Gras Party at 115 Bourbon Street. The event welcomed community, alumnae, spouses and friends.
The Tix4Cause website provides an online platform where ticketholders donate unwanted tickets to Mother McAuley. Buyers then purchase these tickets, often at very reasonable prices, and Tix4Cause passes 100% of the proceeds onto McAuley.
Proceeds from the event benefitted McAuley’s student clubs, organizations and sports programs. The event was sponsored by the St. Xavier Academy/Mother McAuley Alumnae Association.
However, the success of our partnership with Tix4Cause depends on you, our donors. Don’t let those unused sports, theater or music tickets go to waste— instead, place them for sale on Tix4Cause. Or if you are looking to attend an event, check McAuley’s Tix4Cause page first and create a win-win exchange. “Finding new sources of donations to help fund our mission is always a top priority,” said Tom Geraghty, Director of Development. “Our affiliation with Tix4Cause makes this simple with 24/7/365 access to donations that we might not have received otherwise.”
A festive group of McAuley supporters celebrated Mardi Gras Mighty Mac-style at 115 Bourbon Street. The event raised money for student organizations and programs.
The link for McAuley’s Tix4Cause is available at www.mothermcauleyalums.org.
Mardi Gras committee members included Michelle Nugent ’95, Tiffany Kania Hunt ’94, Kellyn Doyle Coakley ’94, Katie McKeon Lopez ’94 and Sallie Wiechern King ’68.
Class of 1960 Celebrates 50 Years On September 24, 2010, in conjunction with Mother McAuley’s annual Mercy Day celebration, the graduates from the Class of 1960 returned to commemorate their 50th reunion. The women enjoyed a day of celebration and festivities during their visit. The Class of 1960 attended the student Mercy Day assembly, followed by a luncheon and tour where they saw "new" improvements such as the auditorium, main gym, English wing, and Mercy Chapel – spaces that did not exist when they were McAuley students. The afternoon ended in the Mercy Chapel as songs of McAuley High filled the room. These women were Mother McAuley’s first graduating class to complete all four years in the current building. As freshmen they had joined the Classes of 1959, 1958 and 1957, who began their studies at St. Xavier Academy. The Class of 1960 during their 50 year reunion.
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Alumnae Networking Events
Putt & Party Golf Outing
Networking Luncheon
McAuley’s Alumnae Board hosted their annual Putt & Party Golf Outing last July to raise money for the Tradition of Excellence Scholarship Fund. This scholarship provided financial assistance to incoming students who are daughters, granddaughters or nieces of women who graduated from St. Xavier Academy or Mother McAuley.
On January 19, the Alumnae Office sponsored a Networking Luncheon at Chase Towers with hostesses Kate O'Malley ’82 and Shelia Owens ’77. The Alumnae Office hosted a networking More than 25 alumnae event for alumnae in downtown Chicago. from various professions and graduating years attended the event.
The outing included nine holes of golf at Stony Creek Golf Course in Oak Lawn, followed by a dinner buffet, raffle baskets, split the pot, three grand prize cash raffles and dance music by DJ Jim Burke. In addition to golfing, proceeds are generated through the support of local sponsors. McAuley would like to thank the following donors for their generous support:
President/Principal Dr. Christine Melone updated alumnae about what is going on at McAuley today, academic highlights, information about clubs/organizations and the athletic program, and the growing need for financial assistance. A discussion followed that allowed alumnae to speak about their McAuley experience and how it has helped them get to where they are today in their lives. Guests were able to share ideas about what they are looking for from their alma mater including social/ networking, mentoring students, and becoming involved with the alumnae board.
Cart Sponsor - The Martin Family: Maureen ’67, Kathi ’68, Jean ’70, Susan ’74, Rose Rita ’77, Elizabeth ’80, Johanna ’11 Hole Sponsors - Athletico, Bigane Paving Company - Anne Bigane Wilson, PE, CPC ’76, Clifford Family - Mary Ellen Carroll Clifford ’84, d’Escoto, Inc. Claudette Soto ’97, Henry Bros. Construction, HR Imaging Partners, Inc., Marquette Bank/Orland Park - Betty Marchese Kosky ’82, McIlvain Family - Katie ’79, Mary ’81, Annie ’84, Sharon ’87, Bridget ’88, Rachel ’05, Grace ’09, Killian ’10, Allison ’12, Mesirow Financial Insurance Services, Inc. - James Schuster, Moskal & Associates, Ltd. - Maureen Martin Moskal ’67, Papa Joe's/Oak Lawn, and William Quinn and Sons Cathy Quinn Hornung ’82
Wine Tasting The Alumnae Board hosted the first Alumnae Wine Tasting Event at Beviamo Wine Bar on Taylor Street last August. Guests sampled five different kinds of wines including one sparkling, two white, and three red paired with cheese and crackers. The event raised $300 to be donated back to the school. Thanks to everyone who attended and donated to the event!
Special Thanks - Fox Home Center, Kenneth King, Mary Ann Smrz & Nancy Cassell - McAuley Memory Keepsake Pillows for Jan Malloy Scholarship, Danielle Cortes DeVitto ‘92, McAuley Golf Team and Student Ambassadors, Oak Lawn Park Dist. and Maddie Singler Kelly ’74 and Sister Bernadette Madden
Calling all Alumnae! The Alumnae Office needs your help. We are in search of one person from each graduating class to act as a liaison between alumnae and the school. Duties would include attending 2-3 yearly meetings, helping plan reunions and events, encouraging alumnae to support Mother McAuley through the annual fund and helping keep our database up-todate with accurate contact information for alumnae. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Alumnae Office at 773881-6565.
Putt ‘n Party Committee members: Suzie McKeon ’87, Sallie Wiechern King ’68, Maureen Martin Moskal ’67, Patti O’Donnell Hoeksema ’72, Therese Cummings O’Halloran ’75, Jodi Farrell ’84 and Bridget McIlvain ’88
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Save the Date Putt & Party 2011 Friday, July 29, 2011
Christmas Caroling
Alumnae Sport Nights
McAuley’s Alumnae Chorus shared their gift of music with the community during the Christmas season.
On September 30, 2010 alumnae joined in cheering on the Mighty Mac Volleyball Team as they took on Assumption. A special recognition was made to the State Champ Volleyball Team from 2000 on the 10 year anniversary of their State Championship win. Special guests were chorus alumnae who returned to perform the National Anthem. On January 6, alumnae gathered once again to cheer on the Basketball team against Queen of Peace. A small reception was held after each game at Bleekers Bowl in Evergreen Park. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Mighty Macs!
Members of the Mother McAuley Alumnae Chorus gather at Christmas-time for their annual caroling event. The choir performs favorite Christmas songs for the residents of Manor Care Nursing Home and for the Sisters at Mercy Convent.
Congratulations to the 1983, 1984 & 1985 McAuley Volleyball Teams on their induction into the GCAC Hall of Fame!
Chorus members include: Nancy Para Arnold ’63, Catherine Cotter Brady ’88, Anitra Hutcherson ’92 Meghan McGriff Hynes ’93, Julie Gieffers Kane ’88, Nicki Losurdo ’97, Elizabeth Klyczek ’08, Colleen McGrath Mather ’81, Mary Wisniewski Mayo ’91, Michelle Wiggins Meuris ’91, Kitty O’Brien Ryan ’77, Julie Solon Schuberth ’86, Yvonne Scibor ’77, Margaret Collins Zack ’63. The chorus was assisted by a few of their children including Mae and Tommy Schuberth, Katie Mather, Ryen Meuris and Jerry Kane. The group is lead by Sister Ellen Marie Ryan, RSM.
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Another long-standing tradition is for alumnae to join the students in the Hallelujah Chorus at the Christmas Concert. Former McAuley Chorus and Orchestra members take the stage with current students as they perform this famous holiday song.
Scholarship News Hank and Virginia Murphy Endowed Scholarship Francie Murphy ’73, has made a charitable gift of $10,000 to establish the Hank and Virginia Murphy Award for a senior student who has demonstrated a serious commitment to education and who has the academic standing of an “A” average. Francie wants to assist a senior student whose family is struggling to meet their tuition payments. The award was established in honor of her mother and father who often struggled financially to pay her tuition when she was a student, yet sacrificed because they wanted her to receive a McAuley education. Francie currently enjoys a fantastic career and runs a successful business, Francie Murphy Associates, a public relations firm in California. She attributes much of her success to the foundation she received as a Mother McAuley student.
Congratulations to Lauren Solski ’01, Allison Naddy ’01, Molly O’Connell Hollock ’01, Kristyn Corley ’01, Katie Corley ’05 and Carrie Nowicki ’01 who were the champions of the 2010 Alumnae Volleyball League finishing with a 28-2 record. Team Jolie Becker ’93 finished 2nd with a 22-8 record, Team Angie Ratkovich ’95 finished 3rd with a 20-10 record, and Team Lauren McDonnell ’04 finished 4th with a 19-8 record. Ten teams participated in a seven week league playing a total of 30 games. A big thanks to Patti Hoeksema ’72 for organizing and running the league. Alumnae Basketball League - Anyone interested in starting an Alumnae Basketball League, please contact Colleen Kelly at ckelly@mothermcauley.org. 11
Class of 1991 alumna Tara Poremba, a talented athlete, Marine and police officer, recently participated in the History Channels reality TV series Top Shot, with 16 of the nation’s most skilled marksmen in a quest to win $100,000. But Poremba was in for a surprise when she showed up for taping in California to find out that she was the only woman selected out of thousands of applicants. “I will admit, at first I was nervous, I didn’t know how the men would take to having a woman in their house, but my fears were subsided after a few days, and I got to know these guys, they were an amazing bunch of guys. I felt like one of the competitors. They treated me like one of the guys. It was almost like a brother/sister relationship.” After graduating from Mother McAuley, she decided to follow her oldest brother, Sean and enlist in the Marine Corps in 1991 after the Gulf War. She was stationed at Parris Island, S.C., in boot camp when she fired her first weapon. After six years in the Marine Corps reserve, Poremba became the first woman in the history of the Chicago Police Department to become “Top Gun” of her graduating class. A couple of years ago, she was also awarded “Top Gun” of the FBI Firearms Instructor School at the Great Lakes Naval Station. About 25 officers from 18 different agencies throughout the Midwest
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cut short on the show when she had to make the hard decision to leave to take care of her sick father, Martin Walsh. Sadly for Poremba, her father lost his battle with cancer and never got to see the show. But in his place, family and friends have consoled Poremba by gathering with her each Sunday night at 9 p.m. to watch the show together. On Father’s Day, they gathered at Wrong’s Tap on Western Avenue, her father’s favorite watering hole, to salute him and watch “Top Shot.” Poremba said her life hasn’t changed much since a reported 2.1 million Americans began watching her fire a weapon, but the show has meant a great deal to her and her family. “Nothing has really changed too much for me with the exception that the show really has been a great reason for my family and friends to get together every Sunday,” she said. “I have never seen my family so much. It’s been wonderful. I learned so much through this experience, not only about the weapons and history of the weapons, but also I learned a lot about myself. I had a lot on my plate, and I’m proud that I was able to fight through it and still be able to focus on the challenges. I feel very fortunate to have had this opportunity. I also will never regret my decision to leave and be with my family.”
Tara Poremba ’91
competed in this certification program run by the FBI. Unfortunately Poremba’s time was
Poremba works in the Chicago Police Department canine unit and lives on the North Side with her husband Jim Poremba, a sergeant with the Chicago Police Department.
Judge Coco Setting the Stage Chicago native Judge Gloria Coco ’68, retired Supervising Judge of the Domestic Violence Courts for the City of Chicago, relocated to Los Angeles in 2009 to pursue career in Television and Film. Her most recent appearance was on “Southland,” TNT channel’s fast-moving drama about a police unit in Los Angeles. Coco appeared in the February 22nd episode as Judge Sylvia Brown. She has also served as a legal tech advisor for the pilot episode of “The Defenders” with Jim Belushi and Jerry O'Connell and shot a national commercial for Mercury Insurance. Coco received a degree in Radio, TV and Film in 2004 from Northwestern University, School of Communication. 12
1975 Laura Bruzas founder of HealthierDining.org and Food for Thought columnist for “A Fresh Squeeze” is the official Green Your Library blogger for American Libraries magazine. Margaret M. Mann was appointed to be a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of California on April 2, 2010. Margaret brings 29 years of experience in practicing corporate reorganization and bankruptcy law to the position. Anne Wagner is the Vice Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board (A legacy agency of the former Civil Service Commission). She was appointed in November 2009 after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm President Obama’s nomination of Anne. The MSPB is a quasi-judicial agency adjudicating federal employment claims. Her term extends through 2014. 1993 Ingrida Latoza works as an Assistant Principal at The Hope Institute Learning Academy. She graduated with her Masters in Leadership and Administration in Education (w/Type 75 certification) from Benedictine University last May. Is also the founding administrator for a new CPS contract school in the West Loop called the Hope Institute Learning Academy. 1994 Caroline Busse Nikolakakis received a Masters in Elementary Education with Distinction from DePaul University this past June. She is currently a first grade teacher of language arts at Hatch School in Oak Park. 1995 Heather Z. Begley, an associate at the law offices of Jeffery J. Kroll, was selected as one of the Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s 40 Under 40 Illinois Attorney’s to Watch. The 40 Under 40 Committee received over 900 applications for this honor. Fellow attorney’s recommended nominees and the “up-andcomers” chosen demonstrate “intelligence, passion, scores of successful verdicts, hard work for their clients, a desire to help the community and willingness to work hard at one of the country’s most important professions.” Heather practices personal injury and wrongful death law and has represented clients in trucking negligence litigation, railroad disasters, medical malpractice, car crash and construction negligence. Dolly Flisk started a nonprofit community center on the Southside of Chicago for youth ages of 7-17. The mission of Reach Out Community Center (www.reachoutcc.org) is
to help youth reach their fullest potential and accomplish their educational and personal goals. Dolly has worked with special needs children throughout her career and starting a community center has always been a dream. She holds a Masters of Jurisprudence in Child and Family Law from Loyola University, School of Law (her second masters).
run by the Institute of International Education, has sent students across the world to study, teach, or conduct research for more than 60 years. About 7,500 grants are awarded each year.
1996 Elizabeth E. Graham received her PhD in Entomology from the University of Illinois in Champaign where she also received her undergraduate. Her master's degree is from Michigan Tech University, and she has accepted a post doctorate position at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
2005 Catherine Myler is currently serving with a team of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC). Myler has worked this past service year with For Love of Children, Mason Neck State Park, Habitat for Humanity and Respond, Inc. in West Virginia, Virginia, Louisiana and New Jersey in area of environmental conservation, hurricane recovery and inner city development. Based at the NCCC Atlantic Region campus in Perry Point, Maryland, Myler is one of 219 young people performing 10 months of public service throughout the country as part of the 16th class of NCCC. Myler has already served with NCCC for 7 months and will continue to serve until she graduates in NCCC in November.
2000 Jennifer M. Sheilds graduated from Western Illinois University in 2005 with a Bachelors of Communications. She is currently employed as an Email Business Account Manager at Sears Holdings Corporation. 2001 Meaghan Doyle Doornbos graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2008. She got married on June 27, 2009 and is now working as a Bankruptcy Attorney at Gleason & Gleason Kelly Kolton is the Coordinator of Marketing for Peoria Park District. Last spring she won a 2010 American In-House Design Award for Graphic Design USA Magazine. In September, she traveled to the eastern European country of Slovenia where she was reunited with students and alumni from a student exchange between her alma mater, Bradley University, and the University of Ljubljana. Kelly is the Vice President of the Bradley University Communication Alumni Network and currently lives in Peoria. 2002 Carissa Maas received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and will be practicing in the Indianapolis area. 2003 Brenda Fitzgerald has been in KilKenny, Ireland for the last 3 1/2 years as an accountant in the Human Resource Department at KilKenny Hibernean Hotel. 2004 Emma Sutton was selected as a Fulbright Scholar in March 2009. For the assistantship, Emma spent nine-months in Indonesia teaching English. Sutton plans to become a nurse and work with underserved populations in the U.S. Her long-term goal is to work internationally in areas confronting poverty, war, and natural disaster. The Fulbright Program,
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Elizabeth Tuminello received her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology in May 2010.
2007 Mary Kate Boyce was named to the 2009-2010 National Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Team. Boyce plays golf at Saint Mary’s College. The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team are a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 and the student-athlete must have completed in at least 66 percent of the college’s regularly scheduled competitive rounds during the year. Boyce joins just 70 other NCAA Division III women’s golfers named as NGCA All-American Scholars. Boyce is a senior business administration major with concentrations in marketing and finance at Notre Dame. Last year, she finished ninth at the NCAA Division III Golf Championships to help lead her team to a fourth-place finish. 2008 Catherine Ryan has been named to the dean’s list in the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business for outstanding scholarship during the Fall 2010 semester. Students who achieve dean’s honors at Notre Dame represent the top 30 percent of students in their college. 2010 Brittany Vacchiano was chosen to participate in the prestigious Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) created by Google this past summer. Only 25 students were selected nationally for this all-expenses paid three-week program in California. In addition, Brittany will have the opportunity to continue with the institute during Google’s FUSE program in Summer 2011.
Misplaced your yearbook and want to relive your McAuley memories? Call the Alumnae Office to inquire about extra yearbooks on sale for $10
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50 Year Reunion: The class of 1961 will host their 50 year reunion on Friday, September 23, 2011, at Mother McAuley. The Alumnae Office is looking for members from the classes of 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2006 to help plan/coordinate their reunion. For information on reunions, please contact Colleen Kelly at ckelly@mothermcauley.org or 773-881-6565.
1986 Maureen O’Neil Daniel Flynn (7/25/09)
1999 Michelle Perez Joseph Cavanaugh (3/27/10)
1990 Laura Vulich Joseph Martin (4/17/09)
Melissa M. Phelan Michael J. Ryan (12/18/09)
1991 Sharon Piolatto Tom Velkovich (5/16/09)
Reunions:
1992 Marita Kay Scott Chester (11/4/09) 1995 Jennifer O’Gara Daniel M. Serna (1/9/09) 1996 Gina Riberto Daniel Kaktis (6/18/10) 1997 Nancy Ortega David Torres (10/3/09) 1998 Kerry Ryan Chris Lynch (12/31/09)
Lynn Ryan Chris Kasmer (5/29/09) 2000 Jacqueline S. Pietryla Eric Ortiz (5/23/09) Sandra Wagner Jason Brozek (1/2009) 2002 Erica Kuzmanich Greg Jordan (5/22/10) Megan Meus Patrick McCarthy (4/24/10) Kelly Pauls Chris Wilson (6/12/10) 2004 Jennifer Anne Beeson R. Mark Davis (6/12/10)
1987 Christina Huddleston proud parent of Jillian Erika Hartmann Huddleston - 6/11/09 1988 JoEllyn LaPorte McKeon (Matthew) proud parents of Claire Therese - 4/23/10 1990 Rebecca Kulekowskis Levy (Ian) proud parents of Trenton Louis Levy - 4/26/10 - little brother to Cassandra and Nicholas Laura Vulich Martin (Joseph) proud parents of Lilia Irene - 2/3/10 Julie Keller Phillips (Steve) proud parents of Allison Ann - 2/4/10 1991 Kathleen Delaney Budewitz (Jim) proud parents of Kate Marie - 11/3/09 Lisa Miller Dryier (Kenneth) proud parents of Elise Helen 12/22/09
Deana Evans Segreti (Jason) proud parents of Sean Anthony - 3/21/10
Jen Nicholson Connelly (Patrick) proud parents of Jack Logan - 6/14/10
1992 Katie Pierucci Lubke (David) proud parents of Joseph Douglas - 5/21/10
Jamie Portal Guardi (Andrew) proud parents of Nora Marita - 9/8/08 and Maggie Rose - 3/22/10
Peggy Blake Salvino (Michael) proud parents of James “Jake” Alfred - 8/3/09
Caryn Thomas Schnierle (Patrick Thomas) proud parents of Sadie Elizabeth - 10/6/10
1994 Jill Kislaitis Equi (Jason) proud parents of Gianna Rose - 3/22/10
Jennifer O’Gara Serna (Daniel) proud parents of Daniel Patrick - 11/20/08 Christina Dattoli Sinars (David) proud parents of Gina Rosa - 2/10/10
Elizabeth Ichniowski Gralewski (Mark) proud parents of Nora Jane - 2/9/10
1996 Kathryn Ardiente-Cruz (Chrispin) proud parents of Nara Grace - 11/15/09
Jeanne Delaney Lippert (Richard) proud parents of George Edward - 9/28/10
Victoria DiFilippo-Jacklin (Jeff) proud parents of Gabriella Ann - 11/26/11
Virginia Schumann Petrancosta (Tony) proud parents of Nicholas Anthony 1/23/10
Megan Marraon Zilinger (James) proud parents of Faith Fiona - 12/27/10
1995 Amy Thome Bayon (Rodrigo) proud parents of Anna Faith - 4/6/10
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1997 Janet Macri Brown (Tracy) proud parents of Taylor Elizabeth 5/25/09 1998 Kathleen Niemiera Clair (Ron) proud parents of Tyler John 3/4/10 Kara Borucki Urbanek (Kevin) proud parents of Kailana Braelyn - 9/22/09 1999 Meghan Kelly Benkomeyer (Chris) proud parents of Lindsey Kelly Marie - 4/15/10 Lynn Ryan Kasmer (Chris) proud parents of Madelyn Claire - 3/18/10 Jennifer Lombard Kibbon (Lucas) proud parents of John Lucas - 3/25/10 2000 Kate Mata Barone (Tony) proud parents of Benjamin Xavier - 4/5/10 Sandra Wagner-Brozek (Jason) proud parents of Jason Jr. 9/15/09
1935 Margaret (Betty) Biety Early 1950 Gloria Fylyma Tufo, wife of Paul Tufo for 59 1/2 years 1951 Colette A. Ruessler 1960 Julia O’Donnell Kurth
Janice Fitzgerald Shanahan ‘73, Jennifer Fitzgerald Churilla ‘88; grandmother of Anne Fitzgerald ‘04; Aunt of Diane Fitzgibbons ’66 and Sharon Fitzgibbons Malito ‘62 JoAnne Flynn, mother of Kathleen Martin '78 and Amie Martin '80 Sylvia Kress, mother of Beverly Kress ‘73 and Dr. Beth Kress ‘78
We prayerfully remember dear faculty, staff and family members...
Mary Laughlin, McAuley Director of Student Records, passed away on June 12, 2010 after a long illness. Mary was a dedicated worker who had been a part of the McAuley community for more than 20 years. A “behind the scenes” member of the Information Services Department, we will forever remember her and the important work she did for our students and families. Mary loved Mother McAuley and the students, and often referred to this as her second home. She was a multi-talented woman who loved to cook, sew and was a true artist. She had a quick smile and matching sense of humor.
Loretta Acker, mother of Mary Acker Klingenberger ‘75
Gerald J. Mitchell, father of Mary A. Mitchell Negrilla ‘63
Pamela J. Bartle, mother of Kristy Zakhar Roberts ’96 and Katie Zakhar Kleist ’00
Mary Jane Muraida, mother of Judith Muraida-DiFilippo ‘65 and grandmother of Victoria DiFilippo-Jacklin ‘94
1966 Cynthia Garvey, twin sister of Judith Garvey Fuchs ‘66 and sister Nancy Garvey ‘62 1977 Rosemary Finn, mother Carol Finn, SXA Class of 1950, and sister Mary Donna ‘76 1978 Marie Kelly Montroy, sister of Clare Kelly Metcalf ‘85 2005 Kelly Anderson, sister of Sara Anderson ‘08
Susan Broderick, mother of Kelly Broderick ‘83, Kerry Broderick ‘85, Erin Broderick ‘87, Patricia Broderick Murphy ‘89, Susan Broderick ‘90, Shannon Broderick ‘92, and grandmother of freshman Bridget Houlihan. Lorraine B. Cramsie, mother of Marybeth Cramsie ‘70 (deceased) and Maureen Cramsie Feldon ‘76 Patricia G. Fitzgerald, mother of Patricia Fitzgerald Brennan ‘68, Kathleen Fitzgerald Berke ‘70,
Mark E. Reynolds, husband of Cathy Fossier-Reynolds ’83 Alice C. Sulzer, mother of Kathy Sulzer Schroeder ‘69 Theresa Tomasek, grandmother of Jennifer Tomasek ’06 and motherin-law of Mrs. Kathy Tomasek, McAuley Attendance/Transportation Clerk
Save the Date! Thursday, April 14 McAuley welcomes guest speaker Abigail Norfleet James, author of Teaching the Female Brain: Teaching Girls Math & Science. She will address the faculty, staff and parents on how teachers, parents, and communities can better engage and teach the children in their classrooms, their families, and their neighborhoods. Saturday, April 30 is the Celebration Dinner Dance at Mother McAuley. We are honoring the Bigane Family Mrs. Edward Bigane, Anne Bigane Wilson ’76, Katie Bigane Larson ’78, Sheila Bigane Bauschelt ’78, Meg Bigane ’82 and Julie Bigane Pollard ’84 - with the Catherine McAuley Leadership Award and Marion McFarland ’55 with the Distinguished Alumna Award. Details of the event and ticket information is available at www.mothermcauley.org. Thursday, May 11th are the Alumnae Board Inductions. All Alumnae Board meetings are open to alumnae and membership positions are available. If you are interested in being a part of the board, please contact the Alumnae Office. Saturday, July 23rd the Development Office and the Alumnae Association are planning a get together in Michigan City, IN at McGinnis Pub, owned by Terry Duggan McGinnis ’68. Further details will be available at www.mothermcauleyalums.org and www. mothermcauley.org. If you would like to volunteer for this event or would be interested in hosting an event in your area, please contact Director of Development Tom Geraghty at tgeraghty@mothermcauley.org or 773-881-6557. Friday, July 29th the Alumnae Association will be hosting their annual Golf Outing at Stony Creek Golf Course. The money raised from this event will go towards scholarship funds for current students. If you are interested in participating or would like further information about the event, please contact the Alumnae Office.
George Wagner, father of Susan Wager ‘73, Anne Wagner ‘74, Kathy Wagner ‘79
Memorial Card Program The Sisters of Mercy offer the McAuley community two beautiful memorial cards to honor loved ones. They can be used as memorial cards, healing cards or for special intentions. All those being honored are remembered in a special monthly mass offered in Mercy Chapel and in the daily prayers of the Sisters of Mercy. Two sizes are available, either an 8x10 with a suggested donation of $20 or a 4x6 with a suggested donation of $10. Donations help support McAuley’s endowment for student financial aid. To request a Mass Card, please contact JoAnn Altenbach in McAuley’s Development Office at jaltenbach@mothermcauley.org, by calling 773-881-6559, or pick them up in the Main Office. 15
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