Homecoming Mcauley Welcomes Its First Alumna President This Is a Publication of St

inscape News from Mother McAuley High School SUMMER 2013

Homecoming McAuley Welcomes its First Alumna President This is a publication of St. Xavier Academy/ Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School.

PRESIDENT Mary Acker Klingenberger ‘75

PRINCIPAL Claudia Woodruff

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Thomas Geraghty

ALUMNAE COORDINATOR table of contents Linda Balchunas Jandacek ‘84 ANNUAL FUND/DATABASE SPECIALIST JoAnn Foertsch Altenbach ‘76 Cover Feature 4 GRANT WRITER Sr. Liz Pardo, IHM Alumnae News 6

Parent Club News 10 ALUMNAE BOARD OFFICERS

PRESIDENT School News 12 Jodi Farrell ’84

■ Announcements 20 VICE PRESIDENT Bridget McIlVain ‘88

Giving Opportunities 22 PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR Tracy Duffy ‘94

SECRETARY Virginia Schumann Petrancosta ‘94

On the cover: Mary Acker Klingenber ’75, President and Mrs. Claudia Woodruff, Principal

Photos by Brian Morowczynski, Via Photos Design and layout by Karen Culloden Hoey ‘84 Printing by Accurate Printing president’s letter

Since returning home to McAuley in March, I’ve had the opportunity to welcome back so many of you for various events, whether it be for Celebration, our annual Scholarship Donor Breakfast, or as part of our Career Day, where you shared your stories and accomplishments with our young ladies. You are part of an amazing network of more than 24,000 alumnae who share the experience of being a “McAuley girl.” It may seem like yesterday that you walked these halls in your skirts, raced from C wing to English class, and longed for lunch, where you would enjoy the company of great friends. Today, you are shining examples of how a Mother McAuley education paved the way for you to embrace lives of leadership and service.

McAuley remains a school rich in history and tradition, and although much has changed over the years, our mission and conviction to honor the work begun by Catherine McAuley propels us into tomorrow. Today, we stand poised to offer future generations of young women avenues to grow as compassionate, responsible and productive leaders of tomorrow. The result of our efforts is evident in the accomplishments of our staff and students, and the generous contributions and support of benefactors who recognize the value of Catholic, single-gender education of young women.

I look forward to meeting you in the coming weeks, months and years so I may personally thank you for being stewards of McAuley. Whether through your commitment of time, talent or treasure, you make a tangible expression of your dedication to our students and mission. You help make a difference in the lives of our young women. If you have not visited our campus recently, I invite you for a tour of the campus, where we’ve made so many beautiful enhancements. And don’t forget our ﬁ rst All-Class Reunion and McAuley Hall Induction scheduled for Saturday, November 2. Plan to spend an evening back at McAuley, celebrating and reminiscing with classmates and friends.

Mary Acker Klingenberger ‘75 President

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McAuley welcomes home one of our own by Jennifer Busk

The salutatorian of her class, Klingenberger graduated from Mother McAuley in 1975 and attended Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana. She later received a master’s of business administration degree from DePaul University. She began her career in the ﬁ nancial industry after enrolling in the Harris Bank commercial banking program. She rose through the ranks and ultimately was named Regional President for Harris Bank Hinsdale. Her experience in the banking industry provided a natural transition later for Klingenberger to join Hinsdale Hospital as the Director as Gift Planning. Under her leadership, the hospital raised more than $12 million for construction of a new hospital pavilion which provides each patient with a private room.

Klingenberger with her sons Charlie (left) and Bob (right), Thinking back on her days as a McAuley student, and husband, Jerry. Klingenberger says that while there have been the obvious campus enhancements such as the addition of large gym, If there’s one thing you need to know about Mary Acker music wing and more recently, the Chemistry labs, it’s the Klingenberger ’75, it is this: she is a White Sox fan. If that essence of the girls who walk the halls today that remains fact alone doesn’t endear her to your good graces, then unchanged. “I had assumed the girls would be different, her warmth, charm and enthusiasm for her alma mater will. but really, the collegial atmosphere that exists among the “It truly is wonderful to be back home,” says students fosters the same amazing friendships. It’s a true Klingenberger. “I feel embraced by the present testament that McAuley continues to thrive, and we still administration who have welcomed my questions and attract wonderful young women.” perspective, as well my desire to learn how we can be One thing that has changed since Klingenberger’s days as better. I feel I was called to be here. It’s the right place, at a student is the expanded educational opportunities for the right time.” students. “As a student, I was in the pack that excelled Klingenberger assumed the role of President of Mother in English and History,” says Klingenberger. “At that time, McAuley in late March, and her days since have been fi lled the other subject areas were not as strongly emphasized. with walking the runway (at the Mother-Daughter Fashion Today the programs and opportunities are much more Show), dancing the electric slide (at Celebration 2013, robust. The evolution of programs, especially those along with the student hostesses), parading down Western that prepare our girls for careers in the areas of Science, Avenue (as a marcher with the McAuley contingent at Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) open new the annual Southside Irish Parade) and circling the gym doors for them to gain confi dence and comfort in those on a golf cart (for the annual Spirit Rally, sponsored by fi elds.” Student Council). These may not sound like typical days at McAuley, but as Klingenberger knows, McAuley is an extraordinary school, and anything but typical. “It truly is wonderful Klingenberger is only the second lay person, and the fi rst alumna, to fi ll the position of President. In her role, she to be back home...” focuses on strategic planning, advancement, alumnae says Klingenberger relations, enrollment and fi nancial issues for the school.

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Klingenberger believes the students regard for Catherine visit Bob and Charlie at their respective schools. She also McAuley is evidence of how integral she is to the core hopes to renew her interest in golf. “I played a lot when I values the faculty and staff work to instill each day. “The was younger, then dropped off when my boys were little,” spirit of Catherine is ever present in the school culture. says Klingenberger. “I’m looking forward to getting back The students are immersed in her heritage and are well- on the green.” versed in the origins of the Sisters of Mercy. Beyond the image of Catherine, which hangs alongside the Klingenberger also remains active in several organizations school mission statement in every classroom and offi ce, near and dear to her, including Adventist Hinsdale Hospital it’s heartwarming to hear the words of Catherine echo for which she lends support for its future Cancer Center, throughout the school as they are shared during class, and King-Bruwaert House, a retirement community. liturgies and other ceremonies.” With Klingenberger at the helm, and a balanced vision While Catholic education is a dream for many families, of academic excellence, cultural wealth in the arts, rising tuition costs, coupled with book, transportation, athletic achievement, and spiritual life, McAuley is poised and other fees, presents a challenge to many families. continue the work begun by Catherine McAuley more Klingenberger realizes McAuley has a huge responsibility than 170 years ago. “McAuley really is the springboard for to the families who entrust their daughters to our care. catapulting young women into leadership roles in college “It’s an enormous sacrifi ce and a big decision on the part and beyond,” says Klingenberger. “We are in great shape of the family to send their children to private school,” to provide avenues for our students to discover their gifts says Klingenberger. “We, in turn, need to make sure that and gain the confi dence they need to succeed, and I’m we are providing a terrifi c product; we have the honor of thrilled to bring my experience to take us to the next shaping and steering these women on the right path for level.” their future. With the wonderful programs we provide, our girls are destined to attend and excel at some great schools.”

Beyond the business acumen Mary brings to her new role, she has the insight of a recent consumer of high school education. Her twin sons, Bob and Charlie, graduated from Fenwick High School last May. Both are pursuing college out east; Bob at Dartmouth College and Charlie at Washington and Lee University. “I understand ﬁ rst-hand the hopes that parents harbor for their children, and the commitment parents make to see those dreams realized,” says Mary. “I can ask some of the tough questions and Fathers Club president Scott Allen, and his wife Susan welcome Klingenberger during her Installation. take a critical eye to identify our challenges.”

Despite the title of President, Klingenberger says she McAuley Celebrates Mary still sees herself as somewhat of a student, turning to New president Mary Acker Klingenberger was welcomed parents, alumnae, and other supporters for their input home by her McAuley family during a welcome reception and assistance. “I’m anxious to learn from them. I and installation ceremony held on the campus on June 6th. welcome hearing from them – good, bad and indifferent. It is very critical and important. Whether it is sharing Sr. Cathleen Cahill, RSM, presided over the short their enthusiasm for the education that they or their ceremony, which began with the McAuley A Cappella choir leading the guests in song, followed by various daughter received, or offering ﬁ nancial assistance through members of the McAuley community presenting Mary scholarships, their stewardship is the greatest gift and with gifts symbolic of their relationship. Reverend Bill investment they can make in the school and students.” Sheridan, a dear lifelong friend of Mary’s family offered a beautiful blessing. The evening concluded with guests In her spare time, Klingenberger enjoys exercising and enjoying food, drink, and camaraderie. cooking with her husband, Jerry. When time allows, they

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Institutional Advancement Review

The second half of the school year has been a fantastic period for McAuley’s Institutional Advancement Ofﬁ ce.

Mother McAuley hosted the 26th Annual Celebration event on April 20. The event once again took place at McAuley and honored three wonderful women. The Catherine McAuley Leadership Award was presented to Frances Robinson ’74; the Distinguished Alumna Award was presented to Jennifer Costello Fortner ’94; and the Sister Agatha O’Brien Catholic Service Award was presented to Sister Sheila Lyne, RSM, who is the President of Mercy Medical Center and Hospital. Distinguished Alumna Celebration Hostesses Award Honoree, Jennifer Margaret Hurley ‘13 and Fran Robinson ’74, a partner in the law ﬁ rm of Davis and Robinson has demonstrated Fortner Costello ‘94 with Julie Mosqueda ‘13. constant support of the mission of McAuley in providing a quality Catholic, liberal Mary Acker Klingenbeger ‘75 arts education for young women. As evidence of Fran’s immense pride for her McAuley education and her support for our mission, in 2008 she established The John V. and Mary Anne Robinson Scholarship in honor of her parents, who sent ﬁ ve daughters to Mother McAuley High School. Two tuition scholarships are awarded to incoming McAuley freshmen and are renewable for up to four years.

As the recipient of the Distinguished Alumna Award, Jennifer Costello Fortner ‘94 exempliﬁ es the ministry of Catherine McAuley. In 2010, Jenny and her husband, along with Mary Anne Smrz, established the Jan Malloy Scholarship Fund in memory of Jan Malloy, former McAuley Alumnae Coordinator. Jan passed away in 2009 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Jenny is a private wealth advisor in the Investment Management Division at Goldman Sachs in Chicago and serves on the boards of numerous organizations. She received both her B.A. and M.B.A. from the Ellie Brett Ryan ‘82, Liz Brett Pufunt ‘77, Helen Brett, University of Chicago. and Sue Brett Enright ‘79. For her commitment to the Catholic mission through her leadership and service to the Church, Sister Sheila Lyne, RSM, was honored as the recipient of the Sister Agatha O’Brien Catholic Service Award. Sister Sheila recently stepped down from the role as President and Chief Executive Ofﬁ cer of Mercy Medical Center, a post she held since 2000. She has been the recipient of numerous honors, including the Shield of St. Xavier Award from Saint Xavier University, and The Excellence in Public Service Award awarded on behalf of Crain’s Chicago Business, Motorola and the North Business and Industrial Council. Sister Sheila holds a B.S. in nursing and M.S in psychiatric nursing from Saint Xavier University, and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Celebration is sponsored by the Board of Trustees and all proceeds beneﬁ t the Mother McAuley Endowment for Student Scholarships and Financial Aid. Jean Mormon Unsworth with her scholarship recipients. Celebration was attended by nearly 380 people. We are happy to report that we raised nearly $90,000. Annual Donor Scholarship Breakfast

The Annual Donor Scholarship Breakfast took place on April 30. This event invites our scholarship donors back to the school to allow them to meet with their scholarship recipients. This is a wonderful opportunity for our young women to personally thank those donors who are their partners in education. The donors, along with the student’s parents, make the sacriﬁ ce to ensure that these young women are able to receive a McAuley education – a lifetime advantage. This year’s Mrs. Rhea Wehrmeister and recipients of the Len breakfast was attended by nearly 40 donors and 80 students, along with members of Wehrmeister Mathematics Scholarship. the staff and administration of Mother McAuley.

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The Bridget Anne Cullen Memorial Scholarship

The McAuley community was saddened by the loss of Bridget Anne Cullen, Class of 2013, earlier this year. As an enduring and loving tribute to Bridget, the Bridget Anne Cullen Memorial Scholarship was established by the Cullen family to assist students at Mother McAuley. Bridget’s compassionate spirit has inspired fund-raising and awareness efforts from many different groups, including marchers in the Southside Irish Parade, McAuley Student Council, the McAuley Water Polo Team, and several alumnae reunion groups. Family and friends continue to support the scholarship fund, and their gifts will make a signiﬁ cant difference in students’ lives at McAuley. Donations can still be made at mothermcauleyalums.org or by scanning this QR code.

We are grateful to the Cullen Family for their thoughtful generosity to McAuley.

Career Fair Students march in honor of Bridget during the Southside Irish Parade.

On Friday, March 22, McAuley hosted a Career Fair which welcomed back 35 alumnae to speak to students about their post- McAuley education and current careers. They began the day by joining members of the McAuley staff for a continental breakfast with new president, Mary Acker Klingenberger ’75. The guests then spent the rest of the morning and afternoon speaking to the students during their lunch periods. The students were encouraged to ask questions and seek advice from the women. Many seniors took the opportunity to speak to those who are now in careers they wish to pursue, while freshmen, sophomores, and juniors took the chance to learn about the options available to them when considering college and a career. Careers varied greatly among the alumnae, from healthcare professionals, to an artistic educator, an addiction counselor, a senior marketing manager for broadway in Chicago, a structural engineer, a pastry chef, and an FBI special agent.

Following the fair, six of the visiting alumnae were invited to speak to the Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars. This gave the alumnae Kathy McNicholas Daniels ‘80, Jean McNicholas Spiegelalter ‘75, Susan McNicholas Rowan ‘76, Aileen Rowan ‘04 and Mary Therese McNicholas an opportunity to give a short presentation on their current job Galka ‘72, with their mother Therese. and what steps they took that led them to where they are today. Araceli Pedroza Thiele ‘02, Anchor, Reporter, Producer of WFIE- TV; Julia Carey ’07, Food Technologist at Kellogg Company; Jane Ehrenstrom ’73, Co-Founder and Senior VP of The CARA Group, Inc.; Julie Elsen Turcich ‘82, traveling Speech & Language Pathologist; and Kelly O’Brien ’87, Senior Vice President for Economic Development with the Chicago Chamber of Commerce answered questions about college, their past jobs, and why they chose their careers. Though all six panelists are different ages and have chosen different careers, they all agreed that McAuley formed them into conﬁ dent, polished women who are unafraid to pursue everything they want in life.

Tracy Vizza ‘91

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McAuley Law Society It’s been an exciting summer for The McAuley Law Society hosted its second McAuley alumnae and family! annual Networking Luncheon at Petterino’s on May 23. Nearly 40 alumnae enjoyed roundtable Check out our latest happenings. networking, allowing them to connect with fellow McAuley alumnae. The McAuley Law Society provides opportunities for those in the fi eld of law 99th Street Summer Theatre Program to socialize, network and learn from one another Alumnae and guests gathered in the McAuley Auditorium lobby and courtyard on while giving back to Mother McAuley. The Law Thursday, July 11 for this complimentary event was sponsored by the Alumnae Offi ce to Society was created and is led by the Law Society celebrate the 35th anniversary of the 99th Street Theater and our own Pat Haynes! Board Members: Tricia Rooney ‘95, President; Kelly Maloney Kachmarik ’94, First Vice President; Jessica Durkin ’02, Second Vice 2013 Putt & Party Golf Outing President; and Elizabeth Johnston Babbitt ’01, Our annual alumnae Golf Outing was held on July 26 at Stony Creek Golf Course. Treasurer. Proceeds from the event help fund scholarships for incoming freshman. More than 50 alumnae joined us on the green and for dinner, raffl es and more! New this year were All-Class Reunion a Mini-Mac Putt Putt Golf Tournament, and “Beat the Sister,” where golfers had the chance to go head-to-head Sister Nancy Houlihan, RSM for the longest drive. Thanks As reported in the last issue of Inscape, the to everyone who came out to enjoy swinging their clubs, supporting our raffl es, or just fi rst-ever All-Class Reunion and McAuley enjoying dinner and drinks. Hall Induction will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Look for more information on page 11 of this issue! A committee, consisting The 3rd Annual McGinnis Pub Gathering of McAuley alumnae and McAuley Advancement Alumnae descended upon Michigan City, Indiana on July 27 for the third annual staff, has been meeting for well over a year to McGinnis Pub gathering. Alumna and hostess Terry Duggan McGinnis ‘68 is discuss and plan what is sure to be a wonderful proprietor of the pub which is located inside a historic home, built in 1887. Today, the event. The goal of this new reunion format pub features a full lunch and dinner menu, complimented by a full bar. Outside is a lovely is to bring all the Saint Xavier Academy and patio with stone fi replace, where we gathered to enjoy good company, cocktails, and McAuley High School alumnae back to the complimentary appetizers. school to celebrate, with a special emphasis on the honor classes celebrating signifi cant milestones such as the 40th, 30th, 25th reunion and so on. The All-Class Reunion format will replace the Upcoming Events individual class reunions, which have been the tradition. Additionally, the fi rst-ever McAuley “Meet Me at My Locker” Happy Hour Hall Inductions will take place at this event as Come join us in Hinsdale where two great Southside traditions collide for a SOHO well. Complete details may be found at www. (Social Hour) in the western suburbs. Meet us at the new Fox’s Pub, located at 777 N. mothermcauleyalums.org. We are urging all York Road in Hinsdale on August 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come join us for a free alumnae to become involved in this event. This appetizer spread and complimentary cocktail. may be as simple as attending the event or actively joining in the planning and hosting – either way please encourage your classmates to attend.

Class of 1973 The Class of 1973 has already launched plans to build on the All-Class Reunion with a Class of 1973 40th Reunion. A committee from the Class has begun making phone calls to contact their classmates to update their information and to let them know about the event. A Class of ’73 web page is up and running on the McAuley Alumnae Website. You can reach this site at www. mothermcauleyalums.org and ﬁ nd the 1973 Class Reunion link on the bottom of the page.

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We’re Here A Historical Honeymoon to Help! By Lauren Todd ‘01 When my husband Jason and I booked The Institutional Advancement our Italian honeymoon for March 2013, Ofﬁ ce mission is to serve our we knew this would be the trip of a lifetime. We predicted art, culture, more students, our alumnae, and art and many churches. We never imagined our Mercy community. Our that Pope Benedict would alumnae are our credentials. If resign one month before we left. we can do anything to help you, if you would like to help our Before our trip, friends and family asked students, or if you would like to how the conclave would affect our tour, and make a donation to the school, truthfully, we had no clue. When we arrived in please feel free to contact us at Rome, Jason and I determined that we would any time. ride out the uncertainty on a full stomach of wine and pizza. The schedule stated we would visit the Vatican on Day 2, and even if that didn’t happen, we were in Italy and thus life was Linda Jandacek ‘85 good. Alumnae Coordinator 773-881-6565 On Day 2, our guide explained that we would still see the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica, but the Sistine Chapel would be closed for the conclave preparations. While this Erin Heidemann ’96 was disappointing, our guide made it up to the group by showing us other highlights like the Pope’s private art collection. We tried to enjoy the Vatican Museum’s vast art and antiquities Special Events Coordinator collection while trying to hold our ground against the crowds, which according to the guide 773-881-6551 were only slightly bigger than normal.

JoAnn Altenbach ’76 After exiting the museum, I felt waves of religious art fatigue, but this was quickly fi xed with a Annual Fund and Database plate of pasta carbonara. The tour fueled up before returned to the Vatican wall to line up for Coordinator St. Peter’s. It took 40 minutes and a security checkpoint to enter the church, and when we did, 773-881-6559 Jason and I discovered that anything worth seeing was closed due to preparations for mass telecasts. I felt really disappointed that we couldn’t see the Catacombs or Michelangelo’s Sister Elizabeth Pardo, IHM Pieta, but I also really had to pee. And guess what? The nearest bathroom appeared closed. Grant Specialist Jason and I decided to exit the crowded church, use the outside facilities, and then make 773-881-6569 our own fun. Our guidebook suggested mailing postcards from the Vatican’s Post Offi ce, and Finally, if I can be help in once we fi nished that we realized we had another hour before meeting up with our group. My husband is a reporter, and I used to work in newspapers so I joked that we should go look for anyway – please contact me, St. Louis media and see if we could get on TV or at least say hi to fellow American reporters. Tom Geraghty, Director of Institutional I quickly spotted a sign that said, “Are you from Chicago?” Technically, yes. My husband and Advancement 773-881-6557 I currently live in St. Louis, but we grew up in the Chicago area. We introduced ourselves to ABC7 reporter Alan Krashesky and his producer, and they asked if we would like to be interviewed about our fortuitous time in Rome. They could not have been nicer, and I really enjoyed some Chicago nostalgia while in a foreign country. During our interviews, Jason and I chatted with them about the conclave, Chicago, and our honeymoon plans. When the For any Alumnae News, interview concluded, Jason and I couldn’t wait to return to our hotel and email our parents, friends and family about what had just happened. Events and advanced ticket purchases please We had left Rome by the time Pope Francis was announced. Our tour had taken us to the visit our website at small Tuscan town of Volterra, and Jason and I had just fi nished a wine tasting when we walked the streets to cheers of “el papa.” We settled into a cozy restaurant for dinner, and mothermcauleyalums.org! our waiter translated Italian television when the details emerged.

To say it was an exciting time in Italy would be quite the understatement. Even Jason, who was raised Jewish, knew that we had unknowingly-yet-perfectly timed our honeymoon to coincide with history.

Lauren Todd ’01 is an Engineering Librarian at Washington University in St. Louis. She received a B.A. from Northwestern University and a M.L.S. from University of Missouri at Columbia.

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parent club news

Mothers Club Fashion Show The Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School Mothers Club hosted its Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show, “Rock Around the Runway,” on Saturday, March 23 at Georgios Banquets.

This annual fundraiser provides an opportunity for mothers, daughters, alumnae, family, friends, and supporters to gather for an afternoon of food, fun, and fashion. McAuley faculty and staff members, as well as alumnae, are invited to model alongside the professionals. For more than sixty years, it has been the Mothers Club’s tradition to honor the graduating seniors at this event. A “Senior Memory Book” is distributed to all attending the event, and current seniors model the latest prom dress fashions and graduation gowns during the show. This featured fashions were from Coldwater Creek, White House Black Market, Therapy, and Bachrach.

Fathers Club Marie Maciejko ‘13 escorted by her father, Henry. White Sox Outing The Fathers Club celebrated America’s favorite pastime with an outing to watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Boston Red Sox on May 21. More than 300 current McAuley families, alumnae and other school supporters attended this annual fundraiser and celebrated a White Sox winner as they beat the Red Sox 3-1.

Tuition Raffl e The Fathers Club annual tuition raffl e is underway! Proceeds from the raffl e provide funds for fi nancial assistance for McAuley students. The winner of this raffl e will have one daughter’s Mother McAuley tuition* paid for the 2013- 2014 year, or may opt to take $6,000 cash. Tickets cost $50 or $75 for two. You may purchase your tickets on our website at www.mothermcauley.org. Online ticket sales end at midnight on Friday, August 16, 2013. The raffl e is open to anyone aged 21 or older. The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the Freshmen Family Picnic on Sunday, August 18, and need not be present. *Extra courses and books will not be covered.

Haley Harris ‘13 and escort

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& MCAuley Hall induction Saturday, November 2nd Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School | 3737 W. 99th Street

5:30 p.m. Mass & MCAuley Hall Induction Open to all, no charge to attend. 7:00 p.m. - Midnight All-Class Reunion Beginning with a champagne reception honoring McAuley Hall Inductees, nominees and nominators. Entertainment, dance party and school tours to follow.

Tickets $35 – includes food & soft drinks Individual beer/wine/cocktail tickets available for $3 each. VIP Wristband Package $55 – includes food, soft drinks, beer, wine & cocktails

Pre-sale reunion tickets available online until October 15th at www.mothermcauleyalums.org. Ticket prices will increase $10 after October 15th. Special rooms for classes celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20+ year Reunions!

For more information, or to get involved, contact the McAuley Alumnae Ofﬁ ce at 773-881-6565 or email [email protected]

Connect with us on social media!

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school news Chick Evans Scholars Seniors Mary Joan Evans, Tarran King and Megan Malloy recently were named 2013 Chick Evans Scholars. The Chick Evans Scholar- ship is funded through the Evans Scholars Foundation (ESF) and provides four-year tuition and housing to students attending one of 17 universities throughout the country, 14 of which boast a Scholar- ship House. Eligible students must meet a multitude of criteria. Mary Joan Evans, who caddies at Beverly Country Club, will attend the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign next year; Megan Malloy, who also caddies at Beverly, will attend Marquette Univer- sity in Milwaukee; while Tarran King, who caddies at Midlothian Country Club, will attend Indiana University in Bloomington. All Tarran King ‘13, Megan Malloy ‘13 and Mary Joan Evans ‘13 three girls will live in the Evans Scholars House on their campus throughout their four years in college.

Athletics Sports Signing Nine Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School senior athletes signed a binding Letter of Intent to play their respective sports at universities nation- wide. This Letter of Intent, signed by each of the students, represented her ac- ceptance into these colleges or universities and intent to continue playing their respective sport throughout their college careers.

Christina Sperando will attend St. Students Erika Harris ‘13, Annie Hopkins ‘13 and Patsy Boland ‘13 Xavier University and play soccer; Carly Bettinardi will attend St. Ambrose University in Davenport and play golf; Sarah Abbott will attend Siena College in Latham, NY and play water polo; Emily Marousek will attend Lander Uni- versity in Greenwood, SC for softball; Alyssa Siwek will attend Lewis Univer- sity in Romeoville for basketball; Sydney McPhillips will attend Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA for volleyball; Patsy Boland has signed on to play volleyball at the University of Massachusetts; Erica Harris, will play volleyball at St. Xavier University, and Christina Sperando ‘13, Carly Bettinardi ‘13, Sarah Abbott ‘13, Emily Marousek ‘13, Alyssa Siwek ‘13 Annie Hopkins will continue playing and Sydney McPhillips with principal, Mrs. Claudia Woodruff and athletic director, Mrs. Laurie Roache lacrosse at Augustana College. Jakubczak ‘78

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Lacrosse FINE ARTS The varsity lacrosse team fi nished their regular season with 14 wins Theatre Productions and 3 losses. They started their sectional run on May 16 with a win over O’Fallon High School, and played in the sectional fi nal on Theatre Seminar II Show Monday, May 20 at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates. The In February, the Mother McAuley High School senior team lost 10 to 15, but had a fantastic year. Other accomplishments theatre students presented two plays on the theme of Shake- for the season include a GCAC Conference Championship, which speare’s works – “The Shakespeare Project” and “A Midsum- marks the fi rst in McAuley lacrosse history. Senior player Annie mer Night’s Dream” or the “Night They Missed the Forest Hopkins has signed to play lacrosse at Augustana College next year. for the Trees.” Both productions were directed by Patricia Haynes with Technical Direction by Donna Thomas.

Softball The Shakespeare Project takes Shakespeare’s most famous The regular season standings for the varsity softball team this year scenes and monologues and presents them in a modern set- were 17 wins and 5 losses. The team played in the fi rst round of ting. For example, instead of yelling up to Juliet on a balcony regionals on Tuesday, May 21 against George Washington High in the well-known scene from Romeo and Juliet, the two School, which they won in a landslide 13-0 victory. In the regional lovers share a late-night phone call on their cell phones. fi nal on May 24, the team ended their season with a one-point loss to The second show, a comedy entitled A Midsummer Night’s Hinsdale South High School. Accomplishments for the year include Dream, or the Night They Missed the Forest for the Trees, senior player Emily Marousek signing to play softball next year at shows a group of students who, while studying for a test on Lander University in Greenwood, SC. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, begin to act out the actual show and comment on the characters and their relation- Soccer ships. The varsity soccer team competed in the fi rst round of regionals on May 14, and ended the game with a 4-3 victory over Lincoln-Way Theatre Seminar I Show East. They then played in the regional championship on Friday, The Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School Theatre May 17 against Lincoln-Way North and lost in a tough game, fi nal Seminar I class presented A Piece of My Heart by Shirley 1-0. Accomplishments this season include senior player Christina Lauro this past March. The true drama follows the lives Sperando signing to play soccer at St. Xavier University next year. of six women who went to Vietnam during the war – fi ve nurses and a country western star booked to entertain the Track troops. It explores their lives before, during, and after their tours in the war-torn jungle, giving the audience an idea of The McAuley track team competed in sectionals May 10-12, and their experiences and how each was affected. The play ends qualifi ed in seven events for state fi nals. Nine students represented as they leave a personal token at The Vietnam Veteran’s McAuley in the 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 and 4x800. Individually, Memorial in Washington, D.C. sophomore Brianna Driver qualifi ed for the long and 200 races, and senior Kat Kingsbury qualifi ed in the 100. The students competed in their events at Eastern Illinois University on Friday, May 17 in the state meet, but did not place.

Water Polo The varsity water polo team had a successful season with 28 wins and 4 losses. Over the weekend of May 10-13, the girls won sectionals with a victory over Sandburg. In the fi rst round of state fi nals on May 16, the team went up against Fenwick and beat the two-time defending state champs with a 7-6 win. They played St. Ignatius in the morning on Saturday, May 18, and lost in a heart-breaking game, fi nishing 8-7 in favor of the Wolfpack. The Mighty Macs went on to play later that Stephanie Simon ‘14, Taylor Morgan Rybolt ‘13 and Maggie day against Mundelein High School and won 11-9 to end their season Wilson ‘14, Amada Donohoe O’Keefe ‘13 with a third place state title. This is the ninth trophy awarded to the ‘14 and Regina Bressanelli ‘14. Mother McAuley Mighty Macs since water polo became an offi cial IHSA sport 12 years ago. Senior player Sarah Abbott has signed with Siena College in Latham, NY to continue her water polo career next year.

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Art Accolades Art from the Heart Contest The halls of Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn now feature several original works by McAuley art students, thanks to the “Art from the Heart” contest. This contest was open to high schools that participated in Christ Hospital’s “Live from the Heart” program, which brought high school science classes into the hospital’s auditorium to watch an open heart surgery. Students were able to watch the procedure on a projector screen, ask questions and learn ways to keep the heart healthy.

Artwork submissions were on display and judged at an Awards and Recognition Evening on February Giselle Villasenor ‘14 25. Contest entries were in the form of a drawing, painting, photograph, or free standing sculpture. Each piece was judged on its interpretation and clarity of the theme to the viewer, creativity and origi- nality, the artist’s statement, and appropriateness and feasibility for its display in the hospital. McAuley junior, Gloria Lee won ﬁ rst place in the contest. Seniors Janet Kintner, Sarah Craig and Giselle Vil- lasenor, and juniors Desiree Davila and Liz Urbanski also submitted their work.

Art Regional Awards Two Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School seniors were honored with 2013 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for the Midwest Region. Janet Kintner of Beverly received an Honorable Mention for one of her works, and Anna Kreja of Midlothian received 8 Silver Key Awards for Individual Art works and an additional Silver Key for her portfolio.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program is open to teens in grades 7 through 12. More than 90,000 students from around the nation submit in excess of 185,000 works of art and writing in 28 categories. The works are evaluated by industry leaders and awards are granted in three categories on the regional level. Approximately 10 – 15 percent of all regional submissions are recognized with a Silver Key award, and approximately 15 – 20 percent of submissions receive an Honorable Mention. Regional winners enjoyed a public ceremony and had their work displayed in local galleries, including prestigious museums such as the Milwaukee Art Museum. Janet Kintner ‘13 Janet Kintner currently is enrolled in A.P. Studio Art, the highest level art class offered at McAuley. She was awarded an Honorable Mention for her piece entitled “Cardiac Crustacean, Skitter, Skitter.”

Also in A.P. Studio Art, senior Anna Kreja won multiple Silver Key awards for her submissions. She will continue her study of the subject when she attends the American Academy of Art in Chicago next year. She is one of eight students who was awarded a scholarship to the school through the Senior Scholarship Competition.

Musical Musings Anna Kreja ‘13 Madrigal Dinner McAuley’s annual Madrigal Feast was held on March 21 and featured a night of merriment, song, and fun set in the Middle Ages, complete with a queen, court jesters, and other characters from the era. A meal is served in between masques, or skits, that are performed by the small cast, as well as traditional songs that herald the beginning of each course. Included in the menu are a salad, entrée, delicious desert, and wassail punch, a traditional drink of apple cider and cinnamon. The evening ends with a concert by Mother McAuley’s Advanced Chorus, made up of junior and seniors students, and the A Cappella Choir.

The cast for the Madrigal Feast consisted of McAuley theatre students and boys from neighboring high schools, as well as McAuley faculty member Miss Marge Mazzola, who this year portrayed the queen. Alix Solis ‘13, Katherine Kingsbury ‘13, Michaeleen Christakos ‘10 and Stephanie Simon ‘14

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IMEA Competition On Saturday, March 2, approximately 30 Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School students competed in the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest at Reavis High School. There were 46 competitive events in which the students could participate. Each performance was scored by professional judges using a detailed point system, and then given a rating of 1-5 based on the ﬁ nal score. Twenty-six events performed by McAuley students received a rating of “1,” which is deﬁ ned as “superior performance: outstanding in nearly every detail.” Freshmen through senior students participated in the competition, including 15 vocal soloists, three instrumental soloists, six string duets, one string quartet, and an ensemble performance by the A Cappella Choir.

Annabel Oliver ‘15, Alix Solis ‘14 and Matty Jo Ruff ‘13.

FAITH & SERVICE African-American Heritage Month Mass On Thursday, February 7, Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School students attended and participated in the 35th Annual African-Amer- ican Heritage Month Mass at Holy Name Cathedral. Four Mother McAuley students participated in the Mass.

McAuley sophomore Sydney Jackson of Chicago, alongside a student from St. Agatha Catholic Academy, served as a lector for the Mass. Sophomores Zoie Horton and Jazay McBride and junior Renisha Malik were liturgical dancers. They danced to a song entitled “Expressions of You.” The dance can be viewed on Mother McAuley’s YouTube channel.

Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese McAuley students attend African-American Heritage Month Mass of Chicago, was the principal celebrant of the Mass, which celebrates the history of African-Americans in the Archdiocese of Chicago community. Both Catholic high schools and elementary schools were in attendance and participated in the Mass.

Ten Students Receive Vicariate V Youth Leadership Awards Ten students received Vicariate V Youth Leadership Awards from the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Vicariate V Youth Leadership Awards are granted once a year. Each student is nominated for the award based on their work in their Youth Ministry programs in ten different categories: advocacy, catechesis, community life, evangelization, service and social justice, peer ministry, parish/leadership development, pastoral care, prayer and worship, or young adult ministry/jóvenes.

McAuley seniors Clare Kennedy, Kerry Kennedy, Alex Rabadan, Mairead Zigulich and juniors Jessica Alberts, Tiffany Anderson, Vicariate V Youth Leadership Award recipients Katie Hackett, Kara Koerber, Rachel Martin and Gabby Moody were honored on April 7 at a banquet and award ceremony led by Most Reverend Andrew Peter Wypych, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago. All ten students, who were part of the Campus Ministry team at McAu- ley, were recognized in the Peer Ministry category by Campus Minis- ter Michelle Hilliard. This category is for youth who are members of a leadership board/council, peer ministry team, or planning committee for youth events/activities.

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Tanzania Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School faculty member Dr. Tom Juliano presented this challenge to his physics classes: raise money for a school in Tanzania that is looking to have solar panels installed. By the end of the quarter, his six classes had raised more than $1,400 for the school. Each class was in competition with the others and everyone worked hard to contribute what they could. Girls brought in change that was lying around, and one student even donated half her week’s paycheck. By providing the school with solar panels, 1,500 African school children over the course of the system’s life will have electricity. This will mean Tanzania Project power for lighting, which allows the students more reading and studying time, and access to computers, the Internet, and other educational resources.

Feed My Starving Children Service Project with Brother Rice In February, the Campus Ministries from Mother McAuley and Brother Rice High School traveled to Feed My Starving Chil- dren for a joint service project. Feed My Starving Children is a non-proﬁ t Christian organization that hand packs speciﬁ cally formulated meals for malnourished children. These meals are then shipped to nearly 70 countries around the world. McAuley and Brother Rice students spent the afternoon helping in this endeavor and ended up packing 12,096 meals, which is enough to feed 34 children for one year. Students volunteer at Feed My Starving Children The schools’ goal was to reconnect with the desire of both Cath- erine McAuley and Edmund Rice to care for the poor and feed the hungry. The project is just one of many service opportunities the schools plan to perform together.

Southside Irish Parade McAuley made its debut in the annual Southside Irish Parade on March 10. The day was a great celebration of two traditions – McAuley and the Southside Irish, and the wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of thousands who lined the Western Avenue parade route. McAuley students were proud to walk in conjunc- tion with the Cullen Family, in honor of McAuley senior, Bridget Cullen, who passed away in January. McAuley students passed candy and other trinkets to the observers, and McAuley’s new McAuley Dance Team at the Southside Irish Parade dance team performed.

Erin Stanford Sings at Kids’ Inaugural Concert Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School senior Erin Stanford, a member of the The Walt Whitman’s Soul Children of Chicago, was invited to sing at the Kids’ Inaugural Concert on January 19 in the Washington Con- vention Center. The Soul Children of Chicago was created 30 years ago by Walter Whitman to help young people have faith in themselves, each other and God through music.

The Kids’ Inaugural Concert was hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to honor and thank American military families. During the performance, the group sang their rendition of “Come Together” by the Beatles, “Lift Him Up,” and a song titled “Not Alone” that they performed with “Glee!” cast member Darren Criss. Their recording of “Higher” also was played during the Inaugural Parade on January 21. Erin has been a so- prano in The Soul Children for the past two years, and hopes someday to be a singer, songwriter and/or producer.

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Buddy Night with Brother Rice Jessica Alberts ‘14 and her buddy Buddy Night with Brother Rice On Friday, February 15, students from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School and Brother Rice High School worked with the organization Miracles Happen Baseball to host Buddy Night, an evening of indoor baseball for kids and adults with special needs or disabilities.

The event, which took place in the Brother Rice gym, was open to any children or adults with special needs. Many people came out to participate and had the chance to practice their hitting, catching, and pitching skills with their high school “buddies.” They also took a peek at Brother Rice’s weight room and tried out a few of their machines before the night ended with dinner for all the participants.

Mock Trial Regionals Mary Kate Gorman ‘14

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATION UPDATES

Mock Trial Regionals On February 9, Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School’s Mock Trial Club competed in the 4th Annual Mock Trial Regional Com- petition at South Suburban College, sponsored by the Circuit Court of Cook County, Sixth Municipal District. Ten McAuley students participated in the competition and ended the day with junior Mary Kate Gorman of Palos Heights winning Overall Best Prosecuting Attorney.

There were 11 schools and 12 teams that competed in the regionals this year. Mother McAuley went up against Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Thorton Fractional South High School. While the team did not place, junior Mary Kate Gorman won Overall Best Prosecuting Attorney, and was awarded a $2,500 scholarship to the John Marshall Law School in addition to her trophy.

To participate in the Mock Trial Club at McAuley, the girls were required to attend a “Law Workshop” sponsored by the McAuley Law Society, as well as two additional Saturday practices. During this extra time, the students were coached by experienced attorneys and judges, including McAuley alums and parents who work in the law profession.

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Science Bowl & Math Macs Regional Competitions On Saturday, February 23, McAuley sent their Science Bowl Team to Evanston Township High School and 17 of the Math Macs to Chicago State University to compete on the regional level.

The regional Science Bowl was one of 120 contests held across the country in the National Science Bowl Competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Ofﬁ ce of Science. McAuley sent two teams of ﬁ ve to the competition, where they went up against 13 other teams from all over the Chicago Metro area. Math Macs competition McAuley was the only all-girls teams every year. This year, one McAuley team made it to the top six, and the other teams made it to fourth place.

That same day, the Math Macs traveled to Chicago State University to compete in the Regional State Math Competition sponsored by the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ITCM). They competed against Eisenhower, Thornton, and Marist High Schools in a multitude of competitions. Junior Tiffany Anderson of Morgan Park and sophomore Morgan Fleming of Beverly won second place in the Junior/ Senior two-person competition, half of which was completed without the use of calculators.

Mother McAuley supports the Science Bowl Team and Math Macs as just one way to act on their mission to encourage students to become interested in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) ﬁ elds.

Journalism Students Participate in IHSA Competition Students from the McAuley Inscape Yearbook and Newspaper staff participated in the 2013 IHSA Journalism Tournament. After placing in the sectional round on April 19, seven students qualifi ed for the state competition. The girls fi nished in eighth place out of 69 teams, with individual fi rst, second and sixth place wins by participating students.

Sectionals were held at Moraine Valley Community College on April 19, where nine McAuley students competed in events ranging from ad- vertising to headline writing to newspaper design. The team collectively placed in 12 of the 14 categories they entered. In fi ve of the categories, McAuley students received fi rst place: seniors Alexis Flamburis in ad- vertising, Christine Schmidt in copy editing, and Brenna Smith in editorial writing; junior Melissa in the yearbook layout: double-page spread competition; and sophomore Sara Dust in info graphics. Additionally, senior Brenna Smith and duo sophomore Mary Wright and junior Melissa Svec placed second in review writing and yearbook theme development, respectively, while senior Alexis Flamburis and sophomore Colleen Romano placed third in editorial cartooning and yearbook copy writing, respectively. Seniors Bridget Hynes, Natalie Fricks and sophomore Colleen Romano also won awards. Based on their impressive results for the day, the team placed second overall and seven of the nine students qualifi ed for the State Tournament.

The following Friday, April 26, they traveled to Eastern Illinois University for the state fi nals. This was the fi rst time the students had competed at the state level. Overall, the team placed eighth out of 69 teams. Individually, Christine Schmidt won fi rst in the state for copy editing, Sara Dust won second for info graphics, and Brenna Smith won sixth for review writing. Alexis Flamburis, Colleen Romano, Melissa Svec and Mary Wright also participated in one or both of their entered categories.

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National Merit Commended Students Caitlyn Conroy Rachel Law Casey Rowe Christine Schmidt

AP Scholar Award Gabrielle Abbott Sarah Abbott Kelly Clarke Callie Janet Elizabeth Janet Katherine Mitchell Maureen O’Connor Casey Rowe Brenna Smith Jamila Sweis

Illinois State Scholars AP Scholar with Distinction Award Lauren March Mother McAuley is honored to report that 41 members of the Class of 2013 were named Illinois State Scholars. This honor is awarded by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission based upon each student’s AP Scholar with Honor Award unweighted cumulative grade point average and ACT score, and recognizes them for their excellent academic Anna Burns achievement. Approximately 10 percent of Illinois’ high school seniors are designated state scholars and Caitlin Conroy are gifted with a Certiﬁ cate for Outstanding Performance in the 2013-2014 Illinois State Scholar Program Maggie Graney-Dolan competition. Congratulations to these students who were recognized for their academic achievements: Bridget Hynes Samantha Rowling Christine Schmidt

Graduation Mother McAuley celebrated its 56th commencement exercise on May 25. Family and friends of the 314 graduates gathered at the Shannon Center on the campus of Saint Xavier University, the site of this year’s ceremony. In keeping with McAuley tradition, the graduates wore white gowns, elbow-length white gloves and carried a long-stem red rose. It is a tradition dating back to Saint Xavier Academy, which became Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School in 1956.

In addition to the distribution of diplomas, the ceremony included speeches from the valedictorian, salutatorian, student speaker and faculty speaker. The valedictorian is the student with the highest GPA in the graduating class. This year, the honor went to Lauren March of Oak Lawn, with a grade point average of 4.43. The salutatorian, Casey Rowe, of Orland Park, achieved the distinction of having the second highest GPA of 4.41, in the graduating class. Congratulations to Lauren who will enroll this fall at Ohio State University, and to Casey who will enroll at the University of Pittsburgh.

Each year, the graduating class selects one student and one faculty member to speak at their commencement ceremony. The student speaker for the Class of 2013 was Bridget Hynes of Oak Lawn, and Theology teacher, Ms. Laura Snow Gawlik was the faculty speaker. Congratulations to Bridget who will attend the University of Illinois this fall.

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births Christine Wasilevich Kissel ‘93 and her Jill Harrigan McManus ‘00 and Ryan Healy, a Chicago Police Ofﬁ cer and husband Derek welcomed a son Ryley husband Josh welcomed their daughter, brother of Megan Healy ‘90 passed away Glenn on October 10, 2012. Shea Sharon on March 15, 2013. February 7, 2013.

Cheryl Cavanaugh Baran ‘94 and hus- Jennifer Novosel Callahan ‘02 and Kathy Powell Gibson ‘78, mother of band Erik welcomed Aubrey Rose on May husband Mike welcomed Gerald Thomas Katie Gibson Kusnik ‘04, sister of Jean 29, 2013. on December 18, 2012. Powell Geary ‘77 and aunt of Molly Geary ‘14 and Katherine Powell ‘14 Pamela Kurtz Sullivan ‘94 Suzanne Short Oliva ‘02 and husband and husband passed away April 23, 2013. Matt welcomed Evan Michael on June 17, Tony welcomed Savannah Joy on 2013. October 11, 2011. Anne M. O’Malley, mother of Joanne O’Malley Reilly ‘87 passed away in April Patricia Ramirez Bicer ‘94 Bridget Boyce Schreiber ‘02 and husband and 2013. Mehmet Akin welcomed Leyla Loren on husband Luke welcomed John Patrick on April 11, 2013. June 11, 2013. Betty Crawley mother of Michaele Crawley Hamman ‘69 passed away in Kelly Ashe Novy ‘94 Jennifer Halm Lange ‘03 and husband John and husband May 2013. welcomed Layla Denise on April 3, 2013. Dan welcomed Gemma Marie on March 8, 2013. Donna Collins ‘74 passed away in Katie Curtin Engelhardt ‘94 and January 2013. husband Joe welcomed Meghan Colleen Johnson Feigenwinter ‘03 and Kathleen on March 24, 2013. husband Ryan welcomed Charlie Ann on James Dwyer, father of Amy Dwyer May 25, 2013. Wasiwlewski ‘93 and Clare Dwyer Mary Darwin Chong ‘94 and husband Gallagher ‘98 passed away on April 16, Jennifer Anne Beeson Davis ‘04 Tom welcomed Ave Marilyn on and 2013. November 15, 2012. husband Mark welcomed son, William Michael on May 3, 2013. Mary Claire Lynch ‘82 alumna and Heather Kolacek Bryant ‘95 and former cherished faculty member passed husband Mark welcomed their daughter, away in January 11, 2013. Avery Grace, on June 27, 2012. Tom Mitchell former football coach of Carol Pratscher Kelly ‘95 and Brother Rice HS and husband of Mari- husband Brian welcomed a daughter, anne Sarsﬁ eld Mitchell ‘59, Gianna Grace on May 2, 2012. former McAuley faculty member passed Carrie Cavato Lombardi ‘95 and away in January 2013. husband Dan welcomed Samuel Edward Gail Gardner, mother of former faculty on May 3, 2013. deaths member Greg Gardner and mother-in-law Gina Riberto Kaktis ‘96 of freshman dean Meg Grifﬁ n Gardner , her husband Phil Hansen, husband of retired teacher ‘99 died on January 31, 2013. Dan and daughter Emily Kathleen wel- Janet Hansen passed away on May 13, comed Reese Suzanne on May 28, 2013. 2013. Richard A. Fiscella, father of Carol Fisch- ella Condron ‘65 and Gail Courtney Greve Hack ‘96 and husband, Carol Ann Wison Pash O’Rourke ’70 Fiscella Crowley ‘74; father in law Chris, welcomed Emmet Liam on April 12, passed away on March 17, 2013. 2012. of Mary Funk Fiscella ‘73 and grandfa- Mary Ann Reinke ‘64 died on ther of Colleen Ficella ‘95, Beth Con- Jennifer Lombard Kibbon ‘99 and January 12, 2013. dron Ryan ‘95 and Ann Marie Fiscella husband Lucas welcomed their daughter ‘06 died in February 2013. Anna “Annie” Catherine John Norris, son of Catherine Kearns on June 1, 2012. Norris ‘31 SXA, passed away in June. He Casmir Byczek, father of faculty member is the brother of Frances Norris Casey Diane Hasselbach died in February 2013. Julie Kulikauskas Mikuzis ‘99 and ‘61, Mary Norris Cozzie ‘62, Sister William Cotter, father of Cathleen Cotter husband John welcomed Jack Rocco on Katie Norris, D.C. ‘65, Josephine ‘68, Marianne Cotter Rice ‘73 and Jane December 29, 2011. Norris D’Alesio ‘66 and uncle of Cotter Ambrose ‘76, and father-in-law Emily Cozzie ‘96 and Madeline Cozzie of Anne Edwards-Cotter ‘73, Board of ‘06. Trustees Chair passed away on October 16, 2012.

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Association honoring an individual who Caryn Schnierle has outstanding leadership in promoting Thomas ‘95 has full and fair parental choice in education. been promoted to Sue is a consultant for the Legislative associate vice pro- marriages Action/Family and school Association, vost for enrollment Archdiocese of Chicago. management at the Julie Naliwajko ‘94 married Joe Illinois Institute of Kosman on September 21, 2012. Technology. Caryn Caryn Schnierle most recently Jamie Carmody ‘01 married Steve Thomas ‘95 served as the direc- Sobolewski on May 4, 2013. tor of enrollment Mary Kate Morrissette ‘02 married management research, where she was Patrick Carey on April 20, 2013. integral in developing a culture of data- driven decision making in undergraduate Noell Sisk Wiora ‘04 married admission and fi nancial aid. In her new Dan Wiora on June 24, 2011. role, Caryn will create and execute an Mary Richards Lawrence ‘80 and Karen Bell Tolbert ‘80 Kelly Gibbons ‘05 married Guy Ott on action plan that effectively advances the May 18, 2013. signifi cant undergraduate enrollment Karen Bell Tolbert ‘80 CEO of goals of the university. Multiple Business Systems and Mary Richards Lawrence ‘80 President of Richards Graphic Communications were selected to participate in Cohort 4 of the notes Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Maureen Ryan Program. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Healy ‘82 is the Businesses is a $500 million national pro- author of “Water gram designed to help small businesses Find Us for Swans & Land- in the United States create jobs and ings for Eagles: The economic growth by providing entrepre- Defi nitive Guide to neurs with a practical business education, Online Designing Suc- access to capital and business support cessful, Inclusive services. Maureen Ryan Healy ‘82 Cultures”, an innovative guide- U.S. Small Business Administration’s book which provides a completely new (SBA) Illinois District Offi ce is pleased to Mother McAuley roadmap for building inclusive cul- announce Illinois’ 2013 Small Business Liberal Arts High School tures. The model focuses on unique and Person of the Year the Jeffrey Butland (formerly St. Xavier Academy) creative design changes that organiza- Family – Owned Business of the Year is tions and their leaders can easily make our very own Mary Richards Lawrence to create more welcoming cultures for ‘80 President of Richards Graphic Com- women, and more successful workplace munications. cultures for all talent. Readers will discover the powerful connections between Eileen Torpy structural design, performance, and @McAuleyAlumnae ’09 recently was success. Water for Swans & Landings for featured in The Eagles: The Defi nitive Guide to Designing Beverly Review Successful, Inclusive Cultures is available for her work with for purchase at Amazon.com Teach for America, a nonprofi t group Suzanne Sweeney that reaches out to Mother McAuley Liberal Arts Bordenaro ‘49 Eileen Torpy ‘09 low-income areas High School Alumnae received the of the United States Leonard DeFiore by putting recent college graduates and Parental Choice others into classrooms for a two-year Advocate award commitment. Erin graduated in May from www.mothermcauleyalums.org from the National Loras College in with a bachelor’s degree Catholic Education in history and secondary education. Suzanne Sweeney Bordenaro ‘49 21 Giving Opportunities at MCAuley

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