Celebrating the season at our Christmas Prayer Service
Choral groups perform at Irish Fellowship Club Christmas Luncheon
We welcomed the Class of 2029 at the Entrance Exam on December 7
McAuley's production of Peter Pan runs five sold-out performances
Choral groups perform at Irish Fellowship Club Christmas Luncheon
Five seniors sign Letters of Intent
McAuley's production of Peter Pan runs five sold-out performances
Honoring our veterans
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Macs Walk for a Cure
Evie Skog '24, Brynn Peloquin '24 and president Carey Temple Harrington '86 are interviewed by CBS News during the even to raise money for the Y-Me Softball Tournament
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![Alumna performs in Notre Dame Marching Band at championship game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737558848/mothermcauley/mvfvecwbcmlvgiy1yllw/1-22-25BridgetStroner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737558848/mothermcauley/mvfvecwbcmlvgiy1yllw/1-22-25BridgetStroner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737558848/mothermcauley/mvfvecwbcmlvgiy1yllw/1-22-25BridgetStroner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737558848/mothermcauley/mvfvecwbcmlvgiy1yllw/1-22-25BridgetStroner.jpg","width":1080}])
Our very own Bridget Stroner '23 is a current student at Saint Mary's College and performed with the Notre Dame Marching Band during the championship game.
![Senior selected as a crew member for Illinois All-State theatre production]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737558597/mothermcauley/dzvelwk66yf6gxl4ogmq/1-22-25EmilyGuzman1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737558597/mothermcauley/dzvelwk66yf6gxl4ogmq/1-22-25EmilyGuzman1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737558597/mothermcauley/dzvelwk66yf6gxl4ogmq/1-22-25EmilyGuzman1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737558597/mothermcauley/dzvelwk66yf6gxl4ogmq/1-22-25EmilyGuzman1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737558597/mothermcauley/dzvelwk66yf6gxl4ogmq/1-22-25EmilyGuzman1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737558597/mothermcauley/dzvelwk66yf6gxl4ogmq/1-22-25EmilyGuzman1.jpg","width":2048}])
Congratulations to our very own, Emily Guzman '25, who was selected to participate as a crew member in the Illinois All-State production of The Prom!
![Alumna named 2024 Nurse of the Year Award for Advocate Children’s Hospital]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737558460/mothermcauley/vbltdf6vkq57pieokcly/1-22-25ClaireGannon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737558460/mothermcauley/vbltdf6vkq57pieokcly/1-22-25ClaireGannon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737558460/mothermcauley/vbltdf6vkq57pieokcly/1-22-25ClaireGannon.jpg","width":526}])
We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Claire Gannon '11 on receiving the 2024 Nurse of the Year Award for Advocate Children’s Hospital!
Read more Claire's outstanding work in the nursing field
![First page of the PDF file: 1-8-25FatherDaughterDance1]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736360764/mothermcauley/agqbfmxwdljwoysf27ot/1-8-25FatherDaughterDance1.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736360764/mothermcauley/agqbfmxwdljwoysf27ot/1-8-25FatherDaughterDance1.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736360764/mothermcauley/agqbfmxwdljwoysf27ot/1-8-25FatherDaughterDance1.pdf","width":612}])
The Mother's Club will host the Freshman Father Daughter Dance on Friday, February 7, and the Senior Father Daughter Dance on Friday, March 7. Tickets for the Freshman Father Daughter Dance are now available for $10 per person.
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More information about the Senior Father Daughter Dance will be available soon.
![6th & 7th grade girls invited to attend shadow day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736537770/mothermcauley/ryyoz81xsr49rfqu1et9/1-10-256thand7thGradeShadowDayfinal.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736537770/mothermcauley/ryyoz81xsr49rfqu1et9/1-10-256thand7thGradeShadowDayfinal.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736537770/mothermcauley/ryyoz81xsr49rfqu1et9/1-10-256thand7thGradeShadowDayfinal.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736537770/mothermcauley/ryyoz81xsr49rfqu1et9/1-10-256thand7thGradeShadowDayfinal.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736537770/mothermcauley/ryyoz81xsr49rfqu1et9/1-10-256thand7thGradeShadowDayfinal.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736537770/mothermcauley/ryyoz81xsr49rfqu1et9/1-10-256thand7thGradeShadowDayfinal.jpg","width":2200}])
We're hosting a shadow day for 6th & 7th grade girls on Monday, February 17, 2025! Join us for the day, learn more about our curriculum, meet our teachers and be a part of MacNation! Dismissal will be at 1:00pm.
![Step into the magic of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with a singalong at McAuley!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736537929/mothermcauley/wdhnitb8yzus3war4oyz/1-10-25SwiftMovieSingAlongcropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736537929/mothermcauley/wdhnitb8yzus3war4oyz/1-10-25SwiftMovieSingAlongcropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736537929/mothermcauley/wdhnitb8yzus3war4oyz/1-10-25SwiftMovieSingAlongcropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736537929/mothermcauley/wdhnitb8yzus3war4oyz/1-10-25SwiftMovieSingAlongcropped.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736537929/mothermcauley/wdhnitb8yzus3war4oyz/1-10-25SwiftMovieSingAlongcropped.jpg","width":1377}])
Step into the spotlight and experience the magic of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour like never before! The Mother McAuley Chorus invites you to watch the TAYLOR SWIFT ERAS TOUR MOVIE and participate in a Sing-Along on Saturday, February 8! The McAuley Chorus will perform various Taylor Swift songs!
![Join us for Alumnae Basketball Night!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736270333/mothermcauley/vk4lxlmkujesb3uleoxl/AlumnaeBasketballNight_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736270333/mothermcauley/vk4lxlmkujesb3uleoxl/AlumnaeBasketballNight_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736270333/mothermcauley/vk4lxlmkujesb3uleoxl/AlumnaeBasketballNight_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736270333/mothermcauley/vk4lxlmkujesb3uleoxl/AlumnaeBasketballNight_1.png","width":1200}])
Calling ALL McAuley Basketball Alumnae! Come cheer on the current Mighty Macs as they take on Loyola Academy on Thursday, January 23, and join us for an open gym after the varsity game. Pizza and refreshments will be provided!
![Winter sports have MIGHTY start]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736180886/mothermcauley/yfxtmx0jsculceqqv6pn/1-6-25WinterSports1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736180886/mothermcauley/yfxtmx0jsculceqqv6pn/1-6-25WinterSports1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736180886/mothermcauley/yfxtmx0jsculceqqv6pn/1-6-25WinterSports1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736180886/mothermcauley/yfxtmx0jsculceqqv6pn/1-6-25WinterSports1.jpg","width":1080}])
Our basketball, bowling and cheerleading seasons are off to a MIGHTY great start on 99th Street!
![Alumna shares her Peace Corp experience with students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736180697/mothermcauley/y8yu0pdpkapno3oburqs/1-6-25PeaceCorp1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736180697/mothermcauley/y8yu0pdpkapno3oburqs/1-6-25PeaceCorp1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736180697/mothermcauley/y8yu0pdpkapno3oburqs/1-6-25PeaceCorp1.jpg","width":592}])
Peace Corp Volunteer, Elizabeth Burke '83, visited our Theology IV: Global Studies Class in December.
![Alumna leads Penn State Women's Volleyball team to Big Ten Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736180497/mothermcauley/stxd6grkkrqecpszfwf5/1-6-25KatieSchumacherCawley.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736180497/mothermcauley/stxd6grkkrqecpszfwf5/1-6-25KatieSchumacherCawley.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736180497/mothermcauley/stxd6grkkrqecpszfwf5/1-6-25KatieSchumacherCawley.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736180497/mothermcauley/stxd6grkkrqecpszfwf5/1-6-25KatieSchumacherCawley.jpg","width":1080}])
Katie Schumacher-Cawley ‘97 led Penn State Women’s Volleyball to an NCAA National Championship victory! Katie is the FIRST female head coach to win the title. She is a true inspiration to the Mighty Macs!
![Spreading holiday cheer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736179696/mothermcauley/qyvrbku39sag1er2j70p/1-6-25Strings1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736179696/mothermcauley/qyvrbku39sag1er2j70p/1-6-25Strings1.jpg","width":480}])
Mother McAuley's String Ensemble performed a selection of Christmas classics for the patients at Little Company of Mary Hospital the week before Christmas.
![Christmas Concerts at McAuley]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734721308/mothermcauley/zimh8eahyzopsic5lwbf/12-20-24ChristmasConcerts1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734721308/mothermcauley/zimh8eahyzopsic5lwbf/12-20-24ChristmasConcerts1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734721308/mothermcauley/zimh8eahyzopsic5lwbf/12-20-24ChristmasConcerts1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734721308/mothermcauley/zimh8eahyzopsic5lwbf/12-20-24ChristmasConcerts1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734721308/mothermcauley/zimh8eahyzopsic5lwbf/12-20-24ChristmasConcerts1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734721308/mothermcauley/zimh8eahyzopsic5lwbf/12-20-24ChristmasConcerts1.jpg","width":2048}])
Thank you to those who joined us for our choral and orchestra/band Christmas Concerts on December 15!
![Join us for Celebration 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737576966/mothermcauley/jay78opzeaki6ugdeiko/Celebration2025-InvitationV5.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737576966/mothermcauley/jay78opzeaki6ugdeiko/Celebration2025-InvitationV5.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737576966/mothermcauley/jay78opzeaki6ugdeiko/Celebration2025-InvitationV5.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737576966/mothermcauley/jay78opzeaki6ugdeiko/Celebration2025-InvitationV5.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737576966/mothermcauley/jay78opzeaki6ugdeiko/Celebration2025-InvitationV5.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737576966/mothermcauley/jay78opzeaki6ugdeiko/Celebration2025-InvitationV5.png","width":2200}])
Join us for Celebration 2025! McAuley's largest fundraiser of the year will return to the University Club of Chicago on Thursday, March 27, 2025. We are honored to present the Catherine McAuley Leadership Award to the King Sisters: Margie King Elias '83, Jennifer "Gigi" King Pappas '84, Beth King Furlong '85, Kathleen King Buck '87, Kristen King Prendergast '96, Maura King Finn '97, and Molly King Samansky '04; and Life Trustee to Anne Edwards-Cotter '73.
![Senior receives QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship to The University of Chicago]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734721229/mothermcauley/xpzt3u0doun6g1oy446o/12-20-24EgyptDrayton.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734721229/mothermcauley/xpzt3u0doun6g1oy446o/12-20-24EgyptDrayton.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734721229/mothermcauley/xpzt3u0doun6g1oy446o/12-20-24EgyptDrayton.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734721229/mothermcauley/xpzt3u0doun6g1oy446o/12-20-24EgyptDrayton.jpg","width":1080}])
We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Egypt Drayton '25 on being awarded the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship to The University of Chicago!
![Class of 2025 celebrates Christmas]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734720898/mothermcauley/agev1bvlkq9nfhr869jv/12-20-24SeniorBreakfast1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734720898/mothermcauley/agev1bvlkq9nfhr869jv/12-20-24SeniorBreakfast1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734720898/mothermcauley/agev1bvlkq9nfhr869jv/12-20-24SeniorBreakfast1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734720898/mothermcauley/agev1bvlkq9nfhr869jv/12-20-24SeniorBreakfast1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734720898/mothermcauley/agev1bvlkq9nfhr869jv/12-20-24SeniorBreakfast1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734720898/mothermcauley/agev1bvlkq9nfhr869jv/12-20-24SeniorBreakfast1.jpg","width":2048}])
The Class of 2025 enjoyed breakfast before school on December 13! As part of their 12 Days of Christmas Songs dress down days, they got festive and wore their favorite Christmas pajamas! It was a fun way to celebrate the end of the first semester, and unwind before final exams!
Announcements
![Register for Career Day!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698209432/mothermcauley/s6i73ukg8yjxilm31gd6/10-24-23CareerDay9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698209432/mothermcauley/s6i73ukg8yjxilm31gd6/10-24-23CareerDay9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698209432/mothermcauley/s6i73ukg8yjxilm31gd6/10-24-23CareerDay9.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698209432/mothermcauley/s6i73ukg8yjxilm31gd6/10-24-23CareerDay9.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1698209432/mothermcauley/s6i73ukg8yjxilm31gd6/10-24-23CareerDay9.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698209432/mothermcauley/s6i73ukg8yjxilm31gd6/10-24-23CareerDay9.jpg","width":2048}])
![McAuley named to AP School Honor Roll]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730473595/mothermcauley/vnjvvunmex3e4qxxd65f/11-1-24APHonorRoll.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730473595/mothermcauley/vnjvvunmex3e4qxxd65f/11-1-24APHonorRoll.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730473595/mothermcauley/vnjvvunmex3e4qxxd65f/11-1-24APHonorRoll.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730473595/mothermcauley/vnjvvunmex3e4qxxd65f/11-1-24APHonorRoll.jpg","width":1080}])
![Future Macs: Shadow at McAuley!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726024536/mothermcauley/hhkfejgg9f4kxet2zgky/9-10-24ShadowDays.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726024536/mothermcauley/hhkfejgg9f4kxet2zgky/9-10-24ShadowDays.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726024536/mothermcauley/hhkfejgg9f4kxet2zgky/9-10-24ShadowDays.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726024536/mothermcauley/hhkfejgg9f4kxet2zgky/9-10-24ShadowDays.jpg","width":1080}])
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