Breaking Ground for Our Future This Is a Publication of St

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Breaking ground for our Future This is a publication of St. Xavier Academy/ Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School.

PRESIDENT Dr. Christine Melone

PRINCIPAL Claudia Woodruff

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Thomas Geraghty

ALUMNAE COORDINATOR table of contents Colleen Kelly ‘05 ANNUAL FUND/DATABASE SPECIALIST JoAnn Foertsch Altenbach ‘76 n Cover Feature 4 GRANT WRITER Sr. Liz Pardo n Look What’s New 6

n Special Events 9 ALUMNAE BOARD OFFICERS

PRESIDENT n Alumnae News 10 Jodi Farrell ’84 n School News 14 VICE PRESIDENT Bridget McIlVain ‘88 n Announcements 20 PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR Tracy Duffy ‘94 n Giving Opportunities 23 SECRETARY Virginia Schumann Petrancosta ‘94

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

Spring is an exciting time here at McAuley. We have begun construction for our new chemistry labs and look forward to watching the new addition being built and the opportunities that it will When offer for our young women. I look around at Seniors are making final plans for their post high school the faces endeavors and although they feel exhilarated at the that make up Mother thought of the senior activities, they also express that McAuley today, I am they will greatly miss McAuley. They cherish the amazed by how much memories of their four years of the McAuley experi- has changed over the ence. Do you recall how you felt as you prepared to years. The uniforms, graduate from McAuley? I imagine it was a similar the hairstyles, the shoes and the school building blend of mixed emotions. itself. The connection between the past and the future of McAuley is very strong. My years We had five different student trips over the spring as a Mercy educator and administrator have break. Students went with faculty chaperones to Spain taught me how the Sisters of Mercy “stand on for language and culture study, Appalachia for service the shoulders of those who came before them” projects, New York for theatre students, Orlando, and use the wisdom of the past to create the Florida for softball and Disneyworld for the McAuley/ vision of the future. As graduates, you inspire Brother Rice Band. This represents the variety of those who will follow in your footsteps to lead student experiences beyond the classroom. a life that embraces faith, compassion and a We hope you come visit before the end of the school continual quest for learning. In May, we will year. I would love to have you share with our current graduate our 166th class of young women, who young women your memories of McAuley and the im- will join you in carrying on the traditions of pact it has had on your lives. Come visit and you will McAuley and a Mercy education. Your sup- be impressed with our young women and their ambi- port is important for the tradition to continue. tions for the future! Thank you for remaining connected to us.

Peace and Blessings, My best to you,

Dr. Christine M. Melone Claudia Woodruff President Principal

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coming fall 2012

New Chemistry Labs Expanding For Educational Excellence II

Noteworthy FACTS Why are the new chemistry labs needed? Since 1846, Mother McAuley has The current lab is outdated for today’s high academic standards and will soon lose its viability. The new two story addition housing the state-of-the-art chemistry labs will provided a quality education for young offer a healthy, high quality laboratory and classroom collaborative environment. Prep women. Acknowledging our indebt- rooms, storage and a science team office will be constructed. In addition to the labs, the edness to Saint Xavier Academy for building will include many energy efficient and sustainable features. A future project a tradition of excellence, we celebrate will add a landscaped courtyard with outdoor classrooms, native landscaping and a and look to the future once again. water habitat. Our tradition calls for planning, The new building will be a registered Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design creativity, courage to meet new needs, (LEED) Silver project with many sustainable features. LEED is the nation’s pre- and a continued commitment to eminent program for the design, construction, and operation of high performance, environmentally-friendly “green” buildings. excellence. These qualities are the core of what Mother McAuley Liberal Construction has begun in the spring of 2012. The new building will be completed by Arts High School is all about. the fall of 2012.

Through a new extensive plan the How can I help? school looks to expand its present You can help by: facility to meet the needs of the young • Learning about the project and its benefits women of the 21st century. The • Encouraging others to make a gift to support the project school is undertaking a $2.5 million • Give a meaningful gift budgeted over the five year campaign period construction project to build two new chemistry laboratories. How will donors to this campaign be recognized? All contributors will be alphabetically listed in the Annual Report. Contributors of $5,000 and more will be recognized on a donor’s recognition tribute. Those who fully fund specific areas and/or equipment for the new facility will be honored by having a plaque affixed in an appropriate location.

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

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Can a gift be made in memory or opportunities to give in tribute to a friend, relative or organization? These are costs of the actual items in the lab. Quantity is one each: Commemorative gifts can be made in the memory of a Teacher’s demonstration table $1,500 loved one or to pay living tribute to an individual, family, business or organization. Teacher’s wardrobe cabinet $1,000 Fume hood $9,000 Emergency eye wash and shower $1,100 May I give in other ways than cash? Acid storage cabinet $900 Yes, it may be highly advantageous for you to consider Base cabinet with drawers $475 gifts of securities or appreciated property. Gifts of this type Wall case $380 allow you to declare a charitable gift deduction for income Cold water fixture $180 tax purposes just as cash donations do. For more infor- Dual gas fixture $90 mation please consult with your legal or tax advisor or Workstation (seven per lab) $5,000 contact the McAuley Institutional Advancement Office Window $4,000 at 773-881-6557. HVAC System $500,000 Elevator $150,000 Are all gifts tax deductible? Display Cases and ground face wall $25,000 White Boards/Tack boards $3,000 All gifts are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. Vertical Sun Shades (11 total) $5,000

Who is being asked to support this Classroom Furniture for the chemistry labs: campaign? Total Budget for Furniture = $11,595 Members of the McAuley Board of Trustees, administra- First Floor Chemistry Lab tion, faculty, staff, parents of current and former students, (28) Student Lab Stools $50 each = $1,400 alumnae, area residents and businesses – all those who (28) Student Combo Units $110 each = $3,080 care about quality education and preparing young women (1) Teacher Task Stool $140 each = $140 for the future – are being asked to support this campaign. Subtotal First Floor $4,620

Second Floor Chemistry Lab (3) Teacher Desks $395 each = $1,185 (3) Teacher Task Chairs $135 each = $405 (3) 4H Vertical Files $225 each = $765 (28) Student Lab Stools $50 each = $1,400 (28) Student Combo Units $110 each = $3,080 (1) Teacher Task Stool $140 each = $140 Subtotal Second Floor $6,975

Future project – items needed for the courtyard Water Habitat including rockery and circulation system $40,000 Cisterns $10,000 each To make a donation, or for more Permeable Pavers $7,500 for each outdoor classroom information, contact the Mother Cistern Control System $9,000 (4) Benches $2,000 each McAuley Director of Institutional (6) Trees $600 each Advancement, Tom Geraghty at (4) Vegetated Walls $4,000 each Stepping Stones $1,500 total (773) 881-6557. Native Seeding and Plugs $7,500 total www.mothermcauleyalums.org

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look what’s new

Walkathon/New Digital Sign

On Friday, September 23, 2011, nearly 1,200 Mother McAuley High School students took to the street to celebrate the school’s inaugural Mercy Day Walk-a-Thon. The celebration began with a kick-off assembly in the school’s main gym, where students were led in a blessing, followed by songs and cheers led by members of the student council. Students, faculty and staff, decked out in a special Mercy Day commemorative T-shirt, then set out on a 1.4-mile walk throughout neighboring Evergreen Park. Following the walk, students were invited back to campus to enjoy a picnic and entertainment by DJ Loren Gent of Fun! Fun! Fun! DJ Service with free hot dogs, chips and pop. As customary, students were given a Mercy Day gift, a t-shirt Parking Lot Renovation that they were invited to wear during the walk to show their The campus was buzzing with noise last summer, and not from school spirit. students! June, July and August found bulldozers, diggers and cement Prior to the walk, students were invited to pledge money to trucks gracing the grounds as we began renovations to our west park- help raise funds for a new LED-digital marquee for the front ing lot. Despite a rainy start, courtesy of Mother Nature, the construc- of the school. The marquee will be used for a variety of com- tion was completed on schedule and in time to welcome faculty, staff munication reasons, but most importantly, it helps us to “Tell and students to the new school year. A new design and traffic pattern, the Story.” Students were asked to pledge anywhere from $15 along with improved drainage and lighting add to the beauty of our to $100 to show their support and to leave their legacy. The campus. We’re certain everyone visiting McAuley will appreciate the new sign will include a plaque honoring the classes of 2012 many improvements. During the all school opening liturgy on August through 2015 in recognition of their fundraising efforts. We 29, Fr. Mark Walter, with assistance from our own Deacon Cislo, showed that with a little effort by EVERY student, faculty blessed the new parking lot with holy water. and staff member, we could reach our goal and show our sup-

port for Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School.

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

6 Board of Trustees Celebration Dinner Gala The name Celebration, given to Mother McAuley’s largest fundraiser, is all encompassing. The literal definition of celebration is the essence of what Mother McAuley’s premier event stands for: to show happiness that something special has happened by eating and drinking together or playing music. At Mother McAuley’s annual Celebration Endowment Fundraiser, we celebrate our honorees, donors, guests Mary Kean Coffey is an alumna of the class of 1963, whose McAuley and our school community as a whole. The McAuley education remains a source of immense pride. Through her work and community celebrated individuals who exemplify personal relationships, she continues to contribute to the success of Catholic education. Mary attended Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, the charism and values of Catherine McAuley, carry and earned a master’s degree in education from Saint Xavier Univer- on the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, and demon- sity. Previously a teacher, she currently is the Assistant to the Dean in strate an ongoing commitment to our mission. Mary the School of Education for Saint Xavier University and remains involved Kean Coffey ’63 was honored with the Catherine with many boards and organizations. She and her husband Mike have McAuley Leadership Award, The Boyle Family four children, two of whom attended McAuley. The lessons of Catherine was honored with the Distinguished Alumnae Award McAuley continue to shape Mary’s family as her granddaughter, Kathryn, will enroll this fall as a student in the class of 2016. and Father Marty O’Donovan was honored with the Sister Agatha O’Brien award, new this year. For more than 40 years, the Boyle family has been benefactors and supporters of the rich tradition of faith and education Mother McAuley The Celebration 2012 co-chairs were Michael and offers. All six daughters – Kathleen Boyle Styler ‘76, Mary Boyle Weiler Peggy Evans Rourke ’76, Jose and Kathy Garcia and ‘78, Patricia Boyle Sundermeir ‘81, Therese Boyle Niego ‘82, Sheila Boyle Timothy and Kathleen Sterk, parents of McAuley Nawrocki ‘84 and Colleen Boyle Krzysciak ‘87 – attended Mother alumnae and witnesses to the benefits of a McAuley McAuley. They credit their parents with instilling a deep sense of commitment to the greater good. Today, they honor the foundation their parents education. and Mother McAuley provided through their desire to put their knowledge into action for the benefit of our local and global society. This annual event benefits the Mother McAuley Endowment for Student Tuition Assistance. The A native southsider, Father Marty O’Donovan was ordained in 1978 dinner dance featured fine dining from Jewell Cater- and stayed true to his roots through his early assignments at St. Cajetan, ing, music by Rich Daniels City Lights Orchestra, Our Lady of Good Counsel and St. Christina. In 2008 he was named priceless auction items and fabulous raffle prizes. pastor of SS. Faith, Hope and Charity in Winnetka. Father Marty has been involved in the larger Catholic community as a member of numerous Thank you to all who supported this event. committees and boards, and his civic duties span 33 years as an active member of various boards and associations. He is graduate of Saint Mary’s of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary.

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

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

In July 2007, Dr. Melone arrived at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School to assume the position of the first lay President/Principal. She knew from the start that this was not a “9-to-5 job,” that it would demand that she be “visible and accessible” to the entire school community: board members, administrators, teachers, staff, students, parents, donors and the neighborhood residents and businesses.

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

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

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

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

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Senior Picnic – Alumnae Inductions Michigan City Gathering – McGinnis Pub To welcome our soon-to-be newest alumnae, the Alumnae The Institutional Advancement Office and Alumnae Asso- Board hosted a senior picnic for the graduating class of 2012 on ciation will host the 2nd annual Mighty Mac Michigan City Thursday, May 17th at McAuley. All seniors were invited Gathering at McGinnis Pub, owned by Terry Duggan McGinnis for one last hoorah before walking across the stage together on ’68 on Saturday, July 28, 2012. Free appetizers and a cash graduation day. Free food, music and a senior gift was given out. bar will be available and raffles will be going on throughout the The day was enjoyed by all and we look forward to continuing evening. McGinnis Pub is located at 227 West 7th Street, this new tradition next year. Michigan City, IN (219)872-8200. All alumnae, family and friends are invited to attend! Graduation On Sunday, May 20, 2012 McAuley welcomed our Alumnae Golf Outing – Putt & Party soon-to-be newest alumnae, the members of the class of 2012. The Alumnae Association will host its annual Putt & Party Golf This will mark the 166th graduating class from Mother outing on Friday, July 27, 2012 at Stony Creek Golf Course. McAuley Liberal Arts High School/St. Xavier Academy. Family Cost is $65 per person which includes 9 holes of golf and a dinner and friends of the 317 graduates will gather to honor this class. buffet. Dinner only tickets are $25. After July 18th ticket prices We look forward to welcoming our newest alumnae and wish will increase to $75 for golfers. All proceeds provide financial them the best of luck in the next chapters of life as they continue assistance to incoming McAuley students. Sponsorship opportu- to carry on the traditions of Catherine McAuley. nities are available. Please visit www.mothermcauleyalums.org for more information. Music and Memories with Sr. Ellen Mother McAuley and its Alumnae will honor one of McAuley’s Class of 1962 – 50th Anniversary very own, Sister Ellen Marie Ryan, for her many years of service, Reunion Dinner spirit and dedication to Mother McAuley on June 14th, 2012 The Class of 1962 is invited to attend their 50th anniversary at 7 p.m. in McAuley’s Auditorium. Please join us for an evening dinner on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Mother McAuley. filled with “music and memories” where former students will pay The evening will include dinner, drinks, alumnae reflection, tribute to Sr. Ellen with songs and stories. We need your help to school tours and much more. More information to follow. make the evening special! You can sign up to share your favorite Sr. Ellen memories, offer best wishes and/or make a reserva- tion to attend. We’d also like copies of your photos of chorus, orchestra, and musicals that reflect the great work of Sr. Ellen. We’ll compile your comments and photos into a memory book for presentation to Sr. Ellen. We look forward to welcoming you back to McAuley, and sharing this wonderful evening with you, your classmates and Sr. Ellen. Please visit www.mothermcauleyalums.org/srellenmarie. You can also join the facebook group at “Sr. Ellen Tribute.” For additional information please contact Pat Haynes in the Theater Department at (773) 881-6512 or [email protected].

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alumnae news

New Alumnae Step 1: Website Layout Visit www.mothermcauleyalums.org. Click on ‘First Time Login’ option in the top right-hand corner. Mother McAuley’s Alumnae Office is excited to announce the redesign of the Step 2: Account Lookup Alumnae Online Community. If you are Enter your last name at the time of graduation. Select your name from the list that not familiar with the Online Community, appears and click NEXT. it is a site for all McAuley alumnae, offer- ing a free online directory, social network- Step 3: Account Verification ing community, news and event announce- Enter the FOLDER ID NUMBER provided on the mailing panel of this Inscape and ments, photos, career networking, online click VERIFY. If you do not have this number, call 773-881-6565 or email ckelly@ giving and more. Users can create person- mothermcauley.org. alized profiles, upload photos and post class notes. Step 4: Create Profile: Managing your account is as easy as a click Your member profile should appear and the fields should be pre-populated with of a button. Just follow the instructions your information. Please check that all the information is correct and update as below to activate your account and you necessary. Scroll down to the Account Information section and create your User Id will be on your way to reconnecting with and Password. After all of your information has been entered, click CONTINUE to former classmates. If you have trouble using move to the next page. any of the features, simply click on the The Welcome Page will appear and you have completed your Membership tutorial button found on each page and fol- Activation. Congratulations and welcome to the SXA/Mother McAuley low the easy step-by-step instructions. Alumnae Online Community! On the mailing panel of this Inscape You may update your account information or change your profile at anytime by Newsletter, you will find the FOLDER ID selecting the My Account and My Profile links at the top of the page. The NUMBER that you will need the first time navigation buttons along the top provide you with an easy way to read the latest you log in. If you have any questions, feel News, check out upcoming Events, and utilize all the amazing features the free to contact Colleen Kelly at 773-881- Alumnae Online Community provides. 6565 or email [email protected].

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

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

Alumnae Basketball Night On January 12, 2012 the alumnae office hosted its annual Alumnae Basketball Night honoring the Varsity basketball teams of 1994 and 1995. Alumnae were invited to come out and cheer on the Mighty Macs as they took on Trinity High School. Before the Varsity game, a short ceremony was held honoring all of our alumnae with a special Alumnae Basketball Night recognition of our 1994 and 1995 varsity basketball teams. A reception was held for alumnae following the Mighty Macs victory. The 1994 and 1995 varsity basketball teams were inducted into the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference this past March at Monastero’s Ristorant and Banquessts in Chicago. McAuley was one of four teams along with seven individuals to be inducted into the GCAC Hall of Fame.

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

The proceeds from the 2011 Mighty Mac Mardi Gras event went to two clubs and organizations at the school, Action Reaction/SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and Model UN. Each group received $1000 from the Alumnae Board. Action Reaction/SADD hosted an anti-bullying week this past March and used funds for guest speaker and marketing materials. Model UN attends numerous confer- ences in the Chicagoland area throughout the year. They hope to attend a nationwide conference in North Carolina. The $1000 scholarship will go towards travel expenses. The Mighty Mac Mardi Gras event was sponsored by the Mother McAuley and St. Xavier Academy Alumnae Association.

Career Day The alumnae office hosted it annuals Career Fair on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the school. More than 40 alumnae participated, speaking to students about their career aspirations throughout the day. Alumnae were set up in the small gym and student lounge. Students were invited to speak with alumnae during their lunch periods. Alumnae participants varied in professions: lawyers, speech pathologists, a dentist, judge, engineers, occupational therapist, teachers, business owners, FBI agent, marketing specialist, project managers, and more.

Career Day

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Singer and songwriter Katie Quick KatyAnn Quinn visits McAuley presents motivational FINGERTIPS After graduating in May 2007 from McAuley, KatyAnn Quinn program to McAuley students had no idea what life had in stored for her. She went on to continue her education at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Mother McAuley welcomed alumna and country and western Illinois. While there, she studied Business Administration with a singer and songwriter Katie Quick ’00, for a special presenta- focus on Non-Profit Management. tion of her FINGERTIPS program on Thursday, March 22. The presentation took place as part of McAuley’s annual Spirit Week. After graduation, she participated in a two-month internship with Cross-Cultural Solutions, an international volunteering During her organization that has programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America presenta- and Eastern Europe. She chose to travel to the Kilimanjaro tion, Katie region of Tanzania, East Africa. While there, she taught at a spoke from pre-primary school for children from the ages of 3-7. her personal experience to During her trip, she witnessed the harsh reality of the ever- encourage present inequality of women. As she learned more about the students to culture, she became more aware of the lack of resources available set goals and to the community, especially for women. Upon her return home, follow their she and fellow volunteers created an organization called S.E.W. dreams. She (Successfully Empowering Women). shared her story of how she went from being a teacher to becoming a successful singer and songwriter. The presentation inter- “The purpose of S.E.W. is help brighten the future of women by twined motivational speaking with live music followed by successfully climbing Africa’s highest mountain, Mt. Kiliman- a question and answer session with students. Katie created jaro,” says KatyAnn. “Through the climb, we will strive to raise a FINGERTIPS to prove that with hard work and a positive substantial amount of money to donate to the O’Brien School for attitude, anything is possible. the Maasai women’s empowerment group and to the existing and future projects at the school.”

Before and after the climb, she will be teaching at the school and Jan Malloy Scholarship for Spirit and working with the women’s empowerment group for a year. For Community Service Update more information on the climb and the school, visit their website at: www.sewclimb.com. The Jan Malloy Scholarship for Spirit and Community Service honors Jan Malloy who served as the Alumnae Coordinator for In February Katy- eight years, becoming an integral part of the McAuley family. Ann returned to The scholarship was started by Jennifer Costello Fortner ’94 speak to McAuley and her husband PJ, and Mary Ann Smrz in memory of Jan who students about her died of ovarian cancer on September 3, 2009. trip and educate them on the S.E.W. The scholarship committee is happy to announce that three organization. $1000 scholarships were awarded for this year to juniors Mary KatyAnn says the Joan Evans, Kristen Kleist and Michelle Konecki. Over main goal for her three years this scholarship has grown from one award of $500 visit was to bring a too three $1000 awards. new perspective to the students. What The theme of Jan’s scholarship “Sticks in a Bundle, Cannot be she wanted them to take from her presentation was to realize, Broken,” represents not only the support Jan received from that even though they are one person they can still make a huge family, friends and the McAuley community during her difference in the life of another. KatyAnn says it was great to see 18-month challenge with cancer, but also her belief in the some familiar faces in the hallway. strength of the alumna connections to the school. Jan believed that anything could be accomplished when people worked “My visit to McAuley was a wonderful day and I thoroughly together toward a common goal. One of the things she enjoyed enjoyed interacting with so many young hearts and minds,” most about her role was to see a need or an opportunity at says KatyAnn. “I was able to present a video of my trip to seven McAuley and connect it with an alum who might also benefit classes, ranging from freshman to seniors. I was taken back by the from the experience. enthusiasm and attentiveness of the students. It made me even more excited to present something I feel so passionate about.” Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to keeping Jan’s memory alive. To learn more about how to donate to the Jan Malloy Scholarship Fund please visit www.mothermcauleyalums.org. 12 alumnae news

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

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

Legacy Roots Run Deep Fast Friends: Progressive Networking Luncheon

The Duggan/O’Connor Family has been involved The Mother McAuley Alumnae Association and Law Society hosted a th with the McAuley Community for many years. Progressive Networking Luncheon on Wednesday, May 30 at Petterino’s Currently they have their 50th and 51st member Restaurant in Chicago. Alumnae gathered together at this fun and lively of their family enrolled at McAuley. They have event to meet and connect with other alumnae, making new business continued the McAuley tradition which began with contacts. For $40 alumnae received a three-course meal, switching tables current English teacher Virginia (Ginny) Duggan after each course. Each participant had the opportunity to introduce Murphy in 1956. The connection with McAuley themselves and describe their business, taking the stress and guesswork began with Ginny’s father-in-law who was part of a out of networking. Guests exchanged business cards, marketing materials group of Mercy Sisters supporters who handled the and networked with over 50 alumnae during this revolutionary style of real estate purchase of the property which McAuley networking. Thank you to all who attended and we look forward to hosting current resides on. Although she was only in 8th similar events in the future. grade at the time, he was a family friend and neighbor to Ginny’s parents. The Alumnae Office “From all the successful McAuley graduates in the calling all alumnae family,” Ginny says, “I think you would have to needs your help. We are in search of two or three people say that we believe in McAuley because we have from each graduating class to act as a liaison between alumnae experienced the truth of Catherine McAuley’s and the school. Duties would include attending 2-3 yearly statement that No work of charity is more meetings, helping plan reunions and events, encouraging productive of good to society than the careful alumnae to support Mother McAuley through the Annual Fund instruction of women.We have found that the and helping keep our database up-to-date with accurate liberal arts education we received here in the contact information for alumnae. In you are interesting in being Catholic atmosphere has supported us in our lives a rep for your class please contact the Alumnae Office at and in our many varied careers. And some of us 773-881-6565. have never left.”

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school news

Mother McAuley Welcomes Father Rocky For Radio Broadcast On February 17, 2012 Mother McAuley welcomed Rev. Francis Hoff- man, also known as Father Rocky, host of the Relevant Radio program “Go Ask Your Father,” for a live, one-hour broadcast on Friday, Febru- ary 24, 2012. The broadcast took place in the McAuley Auditorium. Students from theology classes participated in the broadcast. Fr. Hoffman is a long time contributor to Relevant Radio. In 2004, Fr. Rocky began as a special guest on Morning Air. He then joined the Morning Air team on Tuesday mornings as the regularly scheduled guest of the popular Morn- ing Air “Question and Answer” segment. Today, he is one of the hosts on Relevant Radio “Go Ask Your Father”, which debuted on July 6, 2009. In September of 2009, Fr. Rocky joined Relevant Radio and currently serves as Executive Director. His column is published in The Catholic Answer (OSV), The Catholic New World(Chicago), and The Criterion (India- napolis).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Catherine McAuley Honors Society

and a panel of alums representing a wide range of careers explained how their single gender education helped them reach their goals. Next year’s Speaker Series theme will focus on Careers and Preparation. Plans are still being formulated for the four events.

In addition, seniors and juniors had the opportunity to meet a college rep who shared the secrets of writing a winning college essay; these upperclassmen also received special reminders when colleges they were interested in were on campus. A new program was instituted to recognize superior aca- Juniors and sophomores had lunch time sessions with coun- demic achievement, offer opportunities for academic and selors who helped them interpret their PSAT scores and cultural enrichment, encourage further development of prepare to take the ACT. Freshmen had their own lunch skills and talents, and reward high-scoring students for their time welcome from upper class CMHS members to intro- endeavors. The program was named for Catherine McAuley duce them to the complexities of high school life. Counsel- who founded the Sisters of Mercy in Dublin. From Dublin, ors also met with them in a lunch time session to give them Catherine sent her sisters all over the world to serve the insights on summer enrichment opportunities, registration poor. One of her strongest beliefs was “No work of society and planning for their next three years. A weekly newsletter can be more productive of good to society than the care- attempts to keep them up to date on outside enrichment, ful instruction of women.” So today’s students can better scholarship opportunities and more. the world in which they live, we continue that tradition of educating women. At registration time, all members met with the Program Director and their counselor – both of whom worked Red graduation cords were worn proudly for the first time at together to help students make the best possible decisions. graduation this year by Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars If it can be scheduled, the college counselor hopes to bring of Distinction who have fulfilled all the program’s require- in students and reps from some unusual schools not comments. These graduates and the other Catherine McAuley monly attended by McAuley graduates to meet the juniors Honors Scholars are inaugural members of the program and sophomores as they begin to make their college plans. begun in the spring of 2011. Members of the administration bid farewell at a special breakfast before they left. Freshmen began their electronic portfolios right after spring break. They include samples of work from this year’s classes, Besides finishing off their five AP classes, creating and a resume, and pages illustrating their extracurricular activi- updating their electronic portfolios, taking part in extracur- ties. Upperclassmen added material to their portfolios this ricular activities, maintaining their 4.09 averages, all the spring and seniors are finished theirs in April. current CMHS members took part in a variety of enrichment activities this year. They attended a four part Speakers The inaugural year of the CMHS Program based its endeav- Series based on the core values of Mother McAuley: liberal ors on Catherine McAuley’s statement: “No work of society arts, Catholic tradition, college prep, and single gender edu- can be more productive of good to society than the careful cation. Three department chairs enlightened them about instruction of women.” Helping the highest achieving the meaning of liberal arts; a lawyer alum presented her ideas students maximize their educational experience will assure of sharing her faith and her career; eleven college age alums future “good to society.” from seven universities shared their experiences on campus;

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

CMHS Benefits Veterans Day • Additional resources for securing On Friday, November 11th the Mother McAuley Community celebrated information about college, Veteran’s Day, honoring all the men and women serving our country scholarship and other academic endeavors with a special recognition of our alumnae in the service. We invited all our Military alumnae and their families to join us for our color guard • Information about and ceremony in the circle drive at McAuley. Refreshments and a opportunities for enrichment during academic year and summer small reception were held following the color guard.

• Support and friendship from Military Alumnae Include: other students in the program Lisa Black ‘77 Colonel (COL) US Army, Medical Corps • Special recognition at Jeanne Kowal ‘80 Lieutenant Colonel Air Force commencement Tammy Quiroga ‘84 Seargeant 1986-1989; Reserve 1989 – 1992 Army Pamela Minogue ‘87 Army 2011-2012 CMHS Enrichment Opportunities Renata Sellers ‘87 Master Sergeant Air Force National Guard Ellen Shannon ‘88 Major Army • Quarterly speakers on Mother McAuley High School’s Core Tara McKnabb ‘89 Military - National Guard Values Eileen Donovan ‘97 First Lieutenant Marines • Creation and maintenance of Ronda Verback ‘99 Airman First Class Air Force electronic portfolios Katherine Patrick ‘00 Captain Army • Up-to-date information about Mary Rummery ‘00 CPT Army MP summer study and volunteer Jessica Usher ‘01 E5 Navy opportunities Trisha Marek ‘03 SrA Air Force • Alumnae connections Johanna Ciezczak ‘04 2nd Lieutenant Marines • Meetings with college reps Danielle Mann ‘04 Senior Airman E4 Air Force • Advising meeting with Program Jacquelyn Thompson ‘04 Hospital Corpsmans E3 Navy Director Jessica Barrios ‘05 PV2 Army Susan Guinane ‘05 2nd Lieutenant Air Force

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

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

Like Catherine McAuley, the school’s founder, Meg Gardner has em- braced the love of learning and the care and education of young women. She is always ready to listen, to help, to comfort and to motivate students. She braves obstacles and challenges with passion and dedication. Meg is a leader who takes action, as evidenced by her initiation of the McAuley Mentor Program which supports students as they enter McAuley, and offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to take a leadership role as men- tors. She also serves as the assistant volleyball coach here for eight years, and like Catherine promotes teamwork and cooperation.

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

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

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Kathleen Cushing Durkin ’92 and Meghan Lynch Needham ’97 and husband Daniel welcomed son Thomas husband Brian welcomed daughter Patrick on May 25, 2011. Sarah Kathleen Needham on May 27, births 2010. Melanie McCaw DalPonte ’92 and husband John welcomed son Wyatt Megan Duffner Haggerty ’97 and Sue Sherman Zabilka ‘82 and husband Valentino DelPonte on February 14, husband Pat welcomed daughter Nora Frank welcomed son William Michael on 2011. Kathleen on March 31, 2011. December 7, 2010. JoEllyn Augustine Paolicchi ’93 and Sara Perfetti Whelton ’98 and husband Margaret Smith ’83 adopted daughter husband Thomas welcome son Brendan welcomed son Patrick Finn Mary Clare and son Kevin Finnian on Nicholas Dean on May 26, 2010. Whelton on March 20, 2011. April 14, 2011. Kathleen Madden Maloney ’93 and Kerry Ryan Lynch ‘98 and husband Michelle Hills Pranckus ’87 and husband Tim welcomed daughter Anna Chris, are the proud parents of Mary husband Jim welcomed daughter Lainey Rosemary on January 17, 2011. Cate born on December 8, 2011. Morgan on January 1, 2011. Carrie Cook Miller ’95 and husband Kara Borucki Urbanek ’98 and Susan Pierucci Vogel ’89 and husband Brett welcomed daughter Amelia Belle husband Kevin welcomed daughter Frank welcomed son Luke Daniel Vogel on July 8, 2010. Kaleigh Jalyssa on August 26, 2010. on April 14, 2011. He joins his brother Frankie (5). Jamie Portal Guardi ’95 and her Aimee Nienhaus McCue ’98 and husband Andrew welcomed daughter husband Dave welcomed son Nathan Lisa Colantone Short ’89 and Kate Therese Guardi on July 27, 2011. James on September 26, 2010. husband James welcomed daughter She joins big sisters Nora (3) and Sadie Marie on November 3, 2010 Maggie (1). Kathleen Niemiera Clair ’98 and joining sisters Molly, Sarah and Macy. husband Ron welcomed son Andrew Brigid Woods Broderick ’95 and James on February 22, 2012. He joins Beth Armstrong Greenfield ’90 and husband Jeff welcome daughter Maeve big brother Tyler. husband Robert welcomed daughter Catherine Broderick on July 28, 2010. Laureen Jewel on February 21, 2011. Gina Belmont ’98 and husband Claudia Dominguez Alvarado ’95 and Anthony are the proud parents of Barbara Hylard Akkeron ‘90 and husband Rafael are the proud parents of Luciana Sofia (2) and Anthony Michael husband Matthew welcomed son Jacob Daniel (2) and Lorelei Natalya (1). Jr. (1). Emmett Hylard Akkeron on April 12, 2011 joining brothers Parker and Gina Riberto Kaktis ’96 and husband Dusty Frelka Matys ’02 and huband Alexander. Daniel welcomed daughter Emily Jeffrey welcomed son Conrad Kenneth Kathleen on March 20, 2011. Matys on March 22, 2011. Ann Marie Liz Irigoyen ‘91 and husband Ruben welcomed daughter Anne Carter Carmody ’96 and Allison Mundell Bowles ’04 and Olivia on April 19, 2011. She joins husband Christopher are the proud husband Graham Elliot welcomed son sibling Sam (5). parents of Ronan (3) and Mairead (2). Conrad Bowles on September 18, 2010.

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

Lizette Lopez ’99 married Anthony R. Sarah Janozik ’03 married John Blessing on December 4, 2010. Binnendyk on May 20, 2011. marriages Lisa Cardilli ‘01 married Eric Stenholm Monica Sanchez ’05 married Daniel on June 4, 2011 at St. Vincent DePaul Bustamante on August 14, 2010. Church in Chicago. Ebony Williams ’94 married Deryl Simone Boutista ’07 married Beaudoin in April 2010. Ashley Kul ‘02 married Rick Piwowarski Matthew Miranda on April 2, 2011. on December 4, 2010. Brooke Ulanski-Fordice ’99 married Jeff Fordice on July 3, 2010. Jennifer Novosel ‘02 married Mike Callahan on December 2, 2011.

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Lois Brown Welsh ’54, mother of Karen William McGann, brother of Virginia Welsh Galotta ’76 and Dina Welsh “Ginny” McGann ’77 and uncle of Mary Mcguire ’85, grandmother of Jessica Joan Evans ’13 and Elizabeth Evans ‘15, Galotta ’10 and Annie Galotta ’13, passed away in March 2012. passed away away in March 2011. Steve Melnik, father of Kimberly Melnik

deaths Margaret Sandstrom Zimmermann ’44 ’78 and Lisa Melnik ’82, passed away. passed away on March 3, 2012. Magdalen Belickas O’Toole ’76, passed Harriett Quiroga, mother of Tammy away in May 13, 2011 after a courageous Glores Hickman Cutler ’41 passed Quiroga Fischer ’84 and Maria Quiroga struggle with cancer. away. Turczak ’93, passed away on February 14, 2011. Maureen Miller ’71, sister of Donna Margaret Howell Ramage ’39 passed Miller ’72, cousin of Machelle (Marcie) away in November 2010. Michael Donnelly, father of Michelle Miller Keller ’72, Nancy Miller Bobel ’74 “Shelly” Donnelly Cunningham ’86, passed away. and Barbara Miller Broderick ‘78, passed We prayerfully remember deceased faculty, away suddenly on March 30, 2012. staff and family members... Agnes Whitacre, mother of Eileen

Maureen Hogan Fahey ’66, mother Whitacre ‘87 and Roseanne Whitacre Walter Squires, brother of Marie Zakes of Jennifer Fahey Seaver ’90, sister of Helms ’88, passed away on November Squires ’48, passed away on February Eileen Hogan Heineman ’71, Therese 23, 2010. 13, 2012. “Terry” Hogan ’75 and Colette Hogan Gabriella Maria Wittke, daughter of ’77 and aunt of Mary Claire Hogan ’03, Philip R. Orawiec, husband of Sharon Christa Shervino Wittke ’89, was born on passed away on November 22, 2010. Cunnea Orzwiec ’67 and father of December 21, 2010 and passed away on Maureen Orawiec ’97, passed away on Patricia Doyle Gordon ’65, passed January 5, 2011. June 10, 2011. away in May 2011. Ruther Fangman, mother of Catherine Donald T. Coughlan, father of Caron Elaine LeCompte Morgan ’61, sister of Fangman Johnson ’90, passed away on Coughlan Bettenhausen ’70, Rochelle LeCompte Murphy Joseph ’60 August 2, 2010. Donnamarie Coughlan Pierson ’72 and and Shirley LeCompte ’65, passed away Christine Coughlan Ferrell ’76, passed Charles Welch on July 5, 2011. , father of Louise Welch away on March 29, 2010. Dietzel ‘72 and Kathy Welch Kummer Martha A. Burker ’59 passed away on ‘74 passed away in September 2011. Dolores Ernst, mother of Mary Ernst October 29, 2011 after a ten year battle Jandacek, Linda Ernst ’72 and Ann Ernst John Geary with cancer. , husband of Jean Powell McAuliffe ’75, passed away on August Geary ‘77 passed away in July 2011. Kathleen Coyle Staudenmaier ’55 15, 2010. Marty Furlong passed away on December 31, 2009. , husband of Tara Henry Matt Lamb, father of Rosemarie Lamb Furlong ‘89 passed away in March Dorothy Rasmussen Brady ’38, ‘74 and Colleen Lamb Ferrara ’77, 2012. mother of Irene Brady Thomas ’63 and passed away in February 2012. Marilyn Anne Gibbons Kathleen Brady Berquist ’65. , former French teacher passed away on April 12, 2012.

Corp. Conner Mr. Len Wehrmeister of the Thomas Lowry, U.S.M.C., Math Department passed away on April 2nd BN, 11th Marines, died 2, 2012 . Mr. Wehrmeister has been during combat operations in a beloved member of the McAuley Kajaki District, Afghanistan community for over ten years. He has on March 1, 2012. Conner was influenced the lives of many McAuley the brother of Grace Lavin ’13 students and will truly be missed. and Margot Lavin ’98, grandson Expressions of sympathy should be of Anne Conners Whealan sent to Mother McAuley High School ’58, and nephew of Jennifer attention Dr. Christine Melone at 3737 Whealan Jepsen ’89 and Amy W. 99th Street, Chicago, IL 60655. Whealan Mikuzis ’96. Please keep the Wehrmeister family in your prayers.

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

Candee Broadhurst Walsh ’85 RN recently joined Cerner Corporation as a Corporate Health Advisor for one of their Chicagoland Clients, Panduit. Online Ellen Hayes ’02 Assistant University of Illinois-Chicago coach received a Thirty Under 30 Award this past February given out by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.

Ashley Kul Piwowarski ’02 earned a Doctor of Psychology degree on April 21, 2011, from Midwestern University. Mother McAuley Liberal Arts Susan Navabi ’04 received a Master’s degree in History from the University of Illinois High School at Chicago in May 2011. (formerly St. Xavier Academy) Anna Bogdanowicz ’05 graduated from Midwestern University Downers Grove with a Doctor of Pharmacy in May 2001 and is a Clinical/Staff Pharmacist at Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital.

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

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

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

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

Cathy Lombardo Karpowica ‘84 was elected as the 2011-2012 Vice President/ the giving pie? Preisdent Elect of the Chicago Chapter of EWI (Executive Women International). She also serves at the Corporate level as Vice Chairperson, Marketing-Website. 2011-2012 Gifts by Donor Decade The Chicago Chapter was founded in 1952. EWI is an organization which brings together key individuals from diverse businesses with 65 chapters and nearly 3,000 representatives.

Alumnae sisters Val ‘08, Kathleen ‘05 and Janaan ‘01 Zulevic participated in St. Baldrick’s Foundation annual shaving of the heads raising money to support research for childhood cancer. The Zulevic sisters raised over $6,000 for St. Baldrick’s. We are proud to see our alumnae It’s not too late to donate to the Annual Fund following the footsteps of Catherine and make a difference at McAuley! McAuley and giving back to others. www.mothermcauley.org Way to go girls!

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