Two juniors selected to participate in All-State Production of Newsies

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MacNation kicked off the morning with a cart ride to congratulate Ryann O'Sullivan '27 and Grace Regalado '27 on being selected for the 2026 All-State Production of Newsies!

Ryann was selected to be an Assistant Director, and Grace was selected to be a cast member in the show. The production will take place at the 50th Annual Illinois High School Theater Festival at Illinois State University on January 8-10th.

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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

Mother McAuley High School is proud to announce its upcoming Celebration event, the school’s annual gala that honors the school’s legacy of excellence and the transformative power of a McAuley education. Traditionally drawing a full house of alumnae, parents and friends, this year’s Celebration will take place at a new venue - the Union League Club in Chicago - on Thursday, March 12, 2026, and promises to be a night filled with inspiration, recognition and community.

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