Mother McAuley 50^th Anniversary Weekend Celebration

Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School will commemorate its 50^th Anniversary during a weekend long celebration on Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26.  McAuley invites alumnae, parents, and friends to join us in celebrating this historic occasion.

Saturday evening festivities include an Art Exhibit and Auction with student, alumnae and faculty artwork. There will also be theme areas featuring a Chocolate Bar, a Martini Bar, and Sports Bar; dancing; reunions for the classes of 1965/66, 1975/76, 1980/81, 1985/86, 1995/96 and 2000/01; a Memorabilia Center and much more. The party, open to anyone 21 and older, is from 6 to 11 p.m.

Sunday afternoon will focus on the school’s Mercy heritage and the life of Catherine McAuley, foundress of Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School. The afternoon will begin at noon with a Celtic Mass in McAuley’s Auditorium, followed by tea and refreshments and the “Why We Tell the Story” theatre presentation. Tours of the school will be available after the theatre presentation.

Weekend Event Tickets are $25 in advance, or $35 at the door. Food and entertainment is included with a cash bar. For tickets and information, please visit www. mothermcauley.org or call Jan Malloy at 773-881-6565. All events will be held at Mother McAuley, 3737 W. 99^th Street, Chicago.

Several alumnae and friends are helping McAuley plan this special event. Committee members are: Sallie Wiechern King ’68, Kim Carlson Patton ’82, Peggy Evans Rourke ’76, Diane Fitzgibbons ’66, Jennifer Ligda Busk ’93, Winnie Gardner Ligda ’59, Laura Shallow ’75, Nancy Lynch, Jodi Farrell ’84, Suzie McKeon ’87, Patti O’Donnell Hoeskema ’72, Katie McKeon ’94, Jan Malloy, Laura Dombro ’87, Diane Wiechern Rowan ’74, Mariellen O’Donnell Kill ’74 and Kathy Heise. If you are interested in joining this planning committee, please send an email to jmalloy@mothermcauley.org.

The Sisters of Mercy have been educating young women in Chicago since 1846 and have continued this tradition at Mother McAuley for the last 50 years. Please visit our website to find our more about Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School.


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