Twenty-eight seniors recognized as Illinois State Scholars

Twenty-eight seniors recognized as Illinois State Scholars

Twenty-eight students from the Class of 2026 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission presents this important recognition of academic achievement to exceptional Illinois high school students annually.

Congratulations and way to go, Macs!

  • Madeline Busk
  • Julia Casey
  • Sophia Chavez
  • Mary Chesley
  • Sara Clark
  • Madeline Connolly
  • Magen Connolly
  • Naomi Cordova
  • Camila Damian
  • Maeve Emmons
  • Sarah Fitch
  • Madison Hauser
  • Nora Hynes
  • Noelani Juhasz
  • Lucy Lakawitch
  • Halle Lietz
  • Lucille Maloney
  • Emily Mangin
  • Sienna Marin
  • Phoebe Mueller
  • Nora Nagle
  • Casey O'Connor
  • Cayla Prohaska
  • Bridget Reynolds
  • Samantha Toth
  • Marina Wantuck
  • Maire Woolley
  • Grace Zolna

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Theatre students attend Illinois High School Theatre Fest

Members of our Performing Arts department traveled to Illinois State Theatre Fest January 8-10!

Students attended the All-State production of Newsies, where our very own Ryann O'Sullivan '27 was Assistant Director and Grace Regalado '27 was a cast member. Ryann and Grace visited with alums Maggie Reed '20 (featured performer) and Nora Riordan '22 (festival intern)!

Our crew also competed in the All State Tech Challenge. Violet Lukareski '27 placed first for Quick Change, and Violet and Mary Divincenzo '27 placed first for Props Exchange!

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McAuley named to College Board's 2025 AP® School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction

We are MIGHTY proud to announce that Mother McAuley has been named to College Board's 2025 AP® School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation. Mother McAuley had 80% of seniors who took at least one AP Exam during high school, 53% of seniors scoring a 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 27% of seniors who took five or more AP Exams in the 2024-2025 school year!

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Katie Schumacher-Cawley ‘97 to be Honored at  Mother McAuley’s 2026 Celebration Gala

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