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Alumnae Insights Panel
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Macs with Merit
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The orchestra performs at our Sacred Concert
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![McAuley Students View the Solar Eclipse]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713204582/mothermcauley/syo28m2trbm2pmx1m5pl/Solar1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713204582/mothermcauley/syo28m2trbm2pmx1m5pl/Solar1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713204582/mothermcauley/syo28m2trbm2pmx1m5pl/Solar1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713204582/mothermcauley/syo28m2trbm2pmx1m5pl/Solar1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1713204582/mothermcauley/syo28m2trbm2pmx1m5pl/Solar1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713204582/mothermcauley/syo28m2trbm2pmx1m5pl/Solar1.jpg","width":2048}])
Our Mighty Macs spent the afternoon viewing the solar eclipse!
![MMc & BR Band/Orchestra Nashville Trip]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713204182/mothermcauley/m3trw0djtnhpdnjgwlzj/Band3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713204182/mothermcauley/m3trw0djtnhpdnjgwlzj/Band3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713204182/mothermcauley/m3trw0djtnhpdnjgwlzj/Band3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713204182/mothermcauley/m3trw0djtnhpdnjgwlzj/Band3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713204182/mothermcauley/m3trw0djtnhpdnjgwlzj/Band3.jpg","width":1216}])
Mother McAuley & Brother Rice Band and Orchestra students traveled to Nashville over Spring Break for an incredible trip full of music.
Our Mighty Macs visited the Grand Ole Opry, recorded at RCA Studio B (the same studio used by Elvis, Dolly Parton, Chet Atkins, and so much more), performed at the National Museum of African American Music, saw Elvis Presley's Piano, and even spotted a celebrity along the way!
![Daniel P. Haerther Scholars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713203901/mothermcauley/cl4pjhbaw0whhc6fzh6s/HaertherScholarsMortonTrip.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713203901/mothermcauley/cl4pjhbaw0whhc6fzh6s/HaertherScholarsMortonTrip.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713203901/mothermcauley/cl4pjhbaw0whhc6fzh6s/HaertherScholarsMortonTrip.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713203901/mothermcauley/cl4pjhbaw0whhc6fzh6s/HaertherScholarsMortonTrip.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1713203901/mothermcauley/cl4pjhbaw0whhc6fzh6s/HaertherScholarsMortonTrip.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713203901/mothermcauley/cl4pjhbaw0whhc6fzh6s/HaertherScholarsMortonTrip.jpg","width":2048}])
Our Daniel P. Haerther Scholars went on a field trip to the Morton Arboretum! While there, students went on a scavenger hunt to explore and learn about its tree-filled landscape. They also met with employees from Morton to learn about career and internship opportunities! Thank you to our generous Haerther Trustees for hosting this great event - we are blessed!
![Book Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712688037/mothermcauley/tgxerlzoa3red7uzmow3/BokoClub1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712688037/mothermcauley/tgxerlzoa3red7uzmow3/BokoClub1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712688037/mothermcauley/tgxerlzoa3red7uzmow3/BokoClub1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712688037/mothermcauley/tgxerlzoa3red7uzmow3/BokoClub1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712688037/mothermcauley/tgxerlzoa3red7uzmow3/BokoClub1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712688037/mothermcauley/tgxerlzoa3red7uzmow3/BokoClub1.jpg","width":2048}])
Book Club took a field trip to CFS Coffee Shop and Barnes & Noble in Oak Brook!
Book Club is just one of the 40+ student clubs and organizations that we are proud to offer at Mother McAuley. Mighty Macs get involved and stay involved with over 94% of students participating in one or more clubs/organizations!
![Journalism Students at the Scholastic Press Association of Chicago Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712687888/mothermcauley/ekx4tozydzrmzczwvqgu/JournalismStudents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712687888/mothermcauley/ekx4tozydzrmzczwvqgu/JournalismStudents.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712687888/mothermcauley/ekx4tozydzrmzczwvqgu/JournalismStudents.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712687888/mothermcauley/ekx4tozydzrmzczwvqgu/JournalismStudents.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712687888/mothermcauley/ekx4tozydzrmzczwvqgu/JournalismStudents.jpg","width":1333}])
Journalism students attended the Scholastic Press Association of Chicago Conference held at Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism in Chicago this week. The students participated in panels and received awards for their work on our student run news magazine, Inscape!
![Alumnae Spotlight - Maya Krueger '20]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712687576/mothermcauley/cdbuu1eex3jqcc0jaw0e/MayaKrueger20.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712687576/mothermcauley/cdbuu1eex3jqcc0jaw0e/MayaKrueger20.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712687576/mothermcauley/cdbuu1eex3jqcc0jaw0e/MayaKrueger20.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712687576/mothermcauley/cdbuu1eex3jqcc0jaw0e/MayaKrueger20.jpg","width":1080}])
Maya Krueger '20 recently held a one woman exhibition of her artwork at the home of Kwang-Wu Kim, the President of Columbia College Chicago.
![Maggie Hughes '24 - 2024 Erica Heilmann Scholarship Award Winner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711391783/mothermcauley/lslwykgf8059pvekocea/MaggieHughes.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711391783/mothermcauley/lslwykgf8059pvekocea/MaggieHughes.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711391783/mothermcauley/lslwykgf8059pvekocea/MaggieHughes.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711391783/mothermcauley/lslwykgf8059pvekocea/MaggieHughes.jpg","width":1080}])
Congratulations to Maggie Hughes '24 on being named the 2024 Erica Heilmann Scholarship Award Winner!
The award is presented annually by the Heilmann family in honor of Erica Heilmann, who was recognized by the Tony Awards for Excellence in Theatre Education and who passed away in 2018. It is presented to the individual who demonstrates, through the arts, character with compassion, leadership with understanding, selflessness with strength, and always a welcoming heart.
![Macs with Merit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711030280/mothermcauley/xfazywkewvdtwyruppdp/MacswithMerit3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711030280/mothermcauley/xfazywkewvdtwyruppdp/MacswithMerit3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711030280/mothermcauley/xfazywkewvdtwyruppdp/MacswithMerit3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711030280/mothermcauley/xfazywkewvdtwyruppdp/MacswithMerit3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711030280/mothermcauley/xfazywkewvdtwyruppdp/MacswithMerit3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711030280/mothermcauley/xfazywkewvdtwyruppdp/MacswithMerit3.jpg","width":2048}])
Macs with Merit is an award given to a student by a teacher or staff member on behalf of their honorable character, diligent work ethic, and notable contributions to the McAuley community.
![Macs Got Talent 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711029578/mothermcauley/nq0xlqkrgwsca1nkn0ut/432923668_927103192752684_5138772285331257459_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711029578/mothermcauley/nq0xlqkrgwsca1nkn0ut/432923668_927103192752684_5138772285331257459_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711029578/mothermcauley/nq0xlqkrgwsca1nkn0ut/432923668_927103192752684_5138772285331257459_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711029578/mothermcauley/nq0xlqkrgwsca1nkn0ut/432923668_927103192752684_5138772285331257459_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711029578/mothermcauley/nq0xlqkrgwsca1nkn0ut/432923668_927103192752684_5138772285331257459_n.jpg","width":1449}])
Macs Got Talent 2024
![Southside Irish Parade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711030524/mothermcauley/e2sesjozozeju10igo0u/SSI.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711030524/mothermcauley/e2sesjozozeju10igo0u/SSI.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711030524/mothermcauley/e2sesjozozeju10igo0u/SSI.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711030524/mothermcauley/e2sesjozozeju10igo0u/SSI.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711030524/mothermcauley/e2sesjozozeju10igo0u/SSI.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711030524/mothermcauley/e2sesjozozeju10igo0u/SSI.jpg","width":2048}])
Our Mighty Macs marched in both the Southside Irish Parade and the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade during St. Patrick's Day Weekend! The parades made us proud to celebrate McAuley's Irish Heritage and the Chicago community that we've been a part of for more than 175 years. Special thanks to the BRMM Band and all of our alumnae who joined us!
![A. Franklin Pilchard Foundation Scholarship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711029362/mothermcauley/y34hsh925yukyjkpz58v/Scholarship.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711029362/mothermcauley/y34hsh925yukyjkpz58v/Scholarship.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711029362/mothermcauley/y34hsh925yukyjkpz58v/Scholarship.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711029362/mothermcauley/y34hsh925yukyjkpz58v/Scholarship.jpg","width":1080}])
We are MIGHTY proud of our eight senior students who were awarded the A. Franklin Pilchard Foundation Scholarship this year! This is an $8,000 renewable scholarship awarded to students attending an Illinois college/university. Congratulations, Macs!
![Alumnae Spotlight - Kathleen Sullivan '16]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711029053/mothermcauley/olqbpzeciogpioxxmgtv/KathleenSullivan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711029053/mothermcauley/olqbpzeciogpioxxmgtv/KathleenSullivan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711029053/mothermcauley/olqbpzeciogpioxxmgtv/KathleenSullivan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711029053/mothermcauley/olqbpzeciogpioxxmgtv/KathleenSullivan.jpg","width":1080}])
Congratulations to Kathleen Sullivan '16 who was selected to serve on the Queen's Court for the 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade! Kathleen marched in the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16th!
![Art from the Heart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711028810/mothermcauley/ulxn7v4ujeewxb6fa4vg/Art4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711028810/mothermcauley/ulxn7v4ujeewxb6fa4vg/Art4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711028810/mothermcauley/ulxn7v4ujeewxb6fa4vg/Art4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711028810/mothermcauley/ulxn7v4ujeewxb6fa4vg/Art4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711028810/mothermcauley/ulxn7v4ujeewxb6fa4vg/Art4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711028810/mothermcauley/ulxn7v4ujeewxb6fa4vg/Art4.jpg","width":2048}])
Mother McAuley students participated in Advocate Christ Medical Center's annual art contest to expand its permanent art collection. This competition was open to students from schools involved in the "Live from the Heart" Program, and the submissions were judged by faculty from Saint Xavier University and experts from Acorns to Oaks Studio. Students from Mother McAuley stood out by having their artwork displayed, some chosen for the hospital’s permanent collection, and others received various awards.
![Scholastic Bowl]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711028596/mothermcauley/uwmhien8tljp0dwouada/ScholasticBowl.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711028596/mothermcauley/uwmhien8tljp0dwouada/ScholasticBowl.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711028596/mothermcauley/uwmhien8tljp0dwouada/ScholasticBowl.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711028596/mothermcauley/uwmhien8tljp0dwouada/ScholasticBowl.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711028596/mothermcauley/uwmhien8tljp0dwouada/ScholasticBowl.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711028596/mothermcauley/uwmhien8tljp0dwouada/ScholasticBowl.jpg","width":2048}])
Mother McAuley's first ever Scholastic Bowl team competed in the IHSA regionals on Monday, March 4!
The team won their opening round in order to make it to the regional semifinals where their season ended. We are MIGHTY proud of their impressive first season!
![Educator of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711028232/mothermcauley/ajojr70o32ztcuuuvb6o/AnnouncementCongratsTemplate2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711028232/mothermcauley/ajojr70o32ztcuuuvb6o/AnnouncementCongratsTemplate2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711028232/mothermcauley/ajojr70o32ztcuuuvb6o/AnnouncementCongratsTemplate2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711028232/mothermcauley/ajojr70o32ztcuuuvb6o/AnnouncementCongratsTemplate2.png","width":1080}])
Congratulations to Mr. Josh Meyer who was named the Educator of the Year at the Best of Blue Island Awards this past weekend! He received more votes than any other category in the awards. What a testament to the impact he has made on the Mother McAuley community!
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