Celebrating the Class of 2023
Softball team wins Regional Championship
Water polo wins second place in IHSA state tournament
Class of 2023 valedictorian, salutatorian, Sister Brian Costello Scholarship Award Winner, and student speaker announced
Congratulations to these students with top honors & distinctions
Senior Olympics
College Decision Day for the Class of 2023
Student athletes sign letters of intent to play collegiate sports
Junior Class Ring and Pin Blessing
International Thespian Society Induction
Artists showcased their work at annual Artapalooza
Soccer team volunteers at Special Olympics event
Ms. Clarisol Duque, the State Director of the Office of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, meets with Latinas Lead
Class of 2023 Senior Prom
Performing Arts students visit New York City over Spring Break
McAuley Hall of Honor 2023 Inductees
McAuley earns College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for the third year in a row
State-of-the-art Turf Field Installed
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![Softball team wins Regional Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685477412/mothermcauley/hz5pbjb652wuihjdobwv/5-30-23Softball1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685477412/mothermcauley/hz5pbjb652wuihjdobwv/5-30-23Softball1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685477412/mothermcauley/hz5pbjb652wuihjdobwv/5-30-23Softball1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685477412/mothermcauley/hz5pbjb652wuihjdobwv/5-30-23Softball1.jpg","width":1125}])
The Mighty Macs are Regional Champs for the first time since 2015! Congratulations to this incredible Softball team!
![Class of 2027 scholarship recipients celebrated]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685477320/mothermcauley/sav2dqxvrdpwojfbmovi/5-30-23ScholarshipNight.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685477320/mothermcauley/sav2dqxvrdpwojfbmovi/5-30-23ScholarshipNight.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685477320/mothermcauley/sav2dqxvrdpwojfbmovi/5-30-23ScholarshipNight.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685477320/mothermcauley/sav2dqxvrdpwojfbmovi/5-30-23ScholarshipNight.jpg","width":940}])
We held our Incoming Freshman Scholarship Night this week and are filled with pride to announce we granted $694,000 in merit-based scholarships to the Class of 2027 for their four years at McAuley.
Congratulations to all the recipients! We are so excited for you to join our McAuley family.
![In loving memory of Sister Mary Brian Costello, RSM]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684982409/mothermcauley/htorby35mwzuirnk8u1r/SrBrianCostello.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684982409/mothermcauley/htorby35mwzuirnk8u1r/SrBrianCostello.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684982409/mothermcauley/htorby35mwzuirnk8u1r/SrBrianCostello.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684982409/mothermcauley/htorby35mwzuirnk8u1r/SrBrianCostello.jpg","width":1080}])
The Mother McAuley community is deeply saddened to share that Sister Mary Brian Costello, RSM passed away peacefully last night at Mercy Circle.
![McAuley celebrates the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684772626/mothermcauley/qhz0uiv6cbjhqx4xwmto/5-22-23Graduation1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684772626/mothermcauley/qhz0uiv6cbjhqx4xwmto/5-22-23Graduation1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684772626/mothermcauley/qhz0uiv6cbjhqx4xwmto/5-22-23Graduation1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684772626/mothermcauley/qhz0uiv6cbjhqx4xwmto/5-22-23Graduation1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1684772626/mothermcauley/qhz0uiv6cbjhqx4xwmto/5-22-23Graduation1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684772626/mothermcauley/qhz0uiv6cbjhqx4xwmto/5-22-23Graduation1.jpg","width":2048}])
On Sunday, May 21, the Class of 2023 donned their white gowns and received their diplomas, joining our community of more than 28,750 alumnae. These young women walked across the stage with a strong sense of self, an appreciation of our Mercy values, and gratitude for the friendships and experiences that will carry them through college and careers. Already accomplished, they possess the confidence and knowledge to achieve anything!
![Water polo team wins second in state]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684698584/mothermcauley/wjrtn7gilgpk9ze80bak/5-21-23WaterPolo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684698584/mothermcauley/wjrtn7gilgpk9ze80bak/5-21-23WaterPolo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684698584/mothermcauley/wjrtn7gilgpk9ze80bak/5-21-23WaterPolo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684698584/mothermcauley/wjrtn7gilgpk9ze80bak/5-21-23WaterPolo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1684698584/mothermcauley/wjrtn7gilgpk9ze80bak/5-21-23WaterPolo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684698584/mothermcauley/wjrtn7gilgpk9ze80bak/5-21-23WaterPolo.jpg","width":2048}])
The water polo team is second in state! We are MIGHTY proud of this incredible team and their many accomplishments this season!
![Join us for McAuley White Sox Night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680666466/mothermcauley/iswucjq1giujqq4t28vo/4-4-23McAuleyWhiteSoxNight10.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680666466/mothermcauley/iswucjq1giujqq4t28vo/4-4-23McAuleyWhiteSoxNight10.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680666466/mothermcauley/iswucjq1giujqq4t28vo/4-4-23McAuleyWhiteSoxNight10.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680666466/mothermcauley/iswucjq1giujqq4t28vo/4-4-23McAuleyWhiteSoxNight10.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1680666466/mothermcauley/iswucjq1giujqq4t28vo/4-4-23McAuleyWhiteSoxNight10.png","width":1414}])
The Mother McAuley Fathers' Club and Alumnae Office invite you to join us for McAuley White Sox Night on Friday, June 2, 2023! The Chicago White Sox take on the Detroit Tigers in a 7:10pm game. Tickets are $40 per person, and the first 500 tickets sold will receive a complimentary hat!
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