This Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office partnered to create a Q&A series connecting students with notable Black alumnae. Our final interview is with Sparkle Whitaker ‘18!

Sparkle graduated from Mother McAuley in 2018 and continued on to Washington University in St. Louis. Sparkle currently works as a Business Technology Analyst for Deloitte and she is the founder and driving force behind two game-changing initiatives, "The Onyx Incubator" and "The Onyx Label."

Sparkle is a highly motivated and visionary interdisciplinary designer, using her skills in fashion design and creative writing to address societal issues and bring about meaningful change. She has been recognized for her dedication and impact in local news and other awards.

This Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office partnered to create a Q&A series connecting students with notable Black alumnae. Next up is Jessica Jones ‘09!

Jessica Jones graduated from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School in 2009. After McAuley, she attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 2013 with her Bachelor of Arts and her Masters in Education in 2015. She is currently working as a Senior Educator in the Education Department at the Museum of Science and Industry. In this role, Jessica provides professional development experiences for teachers and administrators throughout the Chicagoland area. She also works as adjunct faculty for the University of Notre Dame, Alliance for Catholic Education, teaching and mentoring aspiring and new classroom teachers.

Join us as we celebrate the induction of the newest members of McAuley’s Hall of Honor: Kate Shannon Boyle ‘82, Maya-Camille Broussard ‘97, Mary Kean Coffey ‘63 (posthumously), Marti Jatis ‘91, M. Bridget Reidy ‘80, and Ellen Napleton Roche ’68.

The McAuley Hall Mass and Induction will be taking place on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 10:00am with a Champagne Brunch to follow!

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This Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office partnered to create a Q&A series connecting students with notable Black alumnae. Next up is Karen Spears ‘13. 

Karen Spears is a lettering artist, creative director, and founder of Kareracter Creative Studio, a creative firm specializing in hand-lettering and graphic design. In 2018, she was named Emerging Designer by the Professional Association of Design in Chicago, IL. Soho House recognized her as one of Chicago's Rising Stars in 2021, and more recently, she has been featured on WGN, WGN Radio, NBC, Fox, and WTTW.

This Black History Month, our Black Student Union and Alumnae Office partnered to create a Q&A series connecting students with notable Black alumnae. First up is Nikki Jennings ‘88!

Nikki is a leader in the Entertainment and Marketing industry and has a passion for marketing, live events, branding, consumer engagement, TV event production logistics, project and talent management. She is committed and has a strong desire to help aspiring young adults seeking a career in the marketing and entertainment industry, and we are so grateful for the wisdom she shared with our Mighty Macs!

Come cheer on the Mighty Macs as they take on Lyons Township on Monday, January 23!

JV game: 5:30pm
Varsity game: 7:00pm

Pizza and refreshments to follow the games in the lounge!

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This year we are especially grateful for our amazing alumnae who are role models for our students! Our College Counseling Department in partnership with the Alumnae Relations Department have created a new panel series for students to prepare them for their future careers. Each session is dedicated to a professional field and offers students an open forum to ask questions related to the career path.

Join us for our Christmas performances this season! Admission to all concerts are free with general admission seating. Get into the Christmas spirit with the Macs!

All alumnae are invited to come back and sing the Hallelujah Chorus at the Choral Concert.

The Mother's Club will host their annual Graduation and Prom Dress Resale on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Anyone interested in selling or donating their dress, you may drop it off at Mother McAuley on Saturday, January 21.

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Mother McAuley hosted a recognition rally to celebrate the team's accomplishments this season. Escorted by members of the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department, the state champions marched across campus and onto the newly installed athletic turf field, where the student body, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members cheered and offered their congratulations.

On Tuesday, October 18, we welcomed six alumnae to present to students about their specialized career field in Nursing. Students heard from a Cardiac Perfusionist, Infusion Nurse, Nursing Professor, Postpartum Nurse, NICU Nurse, and Hematology/Oncology Nurse. Alumnae explained their educational/college pathway, daily job responsibilities, the positive and negative parts of their job, and how McAuley has prepared them for college and the real world. 

It's finally here... The McAuley Alumnae Pop-Up Shop! Show off your McAuley pride by shopping today. The store will be open now through November 17, 2022, and all items will be delivered in time for Christmas!

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The Mother's Club will host their annual vendor fair, Shopapalooza, on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 10:00am - 3:00pm! 

We had a spooktacular time at our annual Not-So-Haunted House! Members of our clubs and organizations planned Halloween-themed games and activities for our young guests to enjoy! 

Our Mighty Macs have been busy in the city! Check out what they’ve been up to on recent field trips across the Chicagoland area, including to Bigane Pving Company Asphalt Plant, the National Museum of Mexican Art, the Lewis University Television Network, and more!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating our Hispanic alumnae who are trailblazers and role models in our community.

Matty Salgado ‘23 interviewed Jessica Pedroza ‘15 as our last feature for our Hispanic Heritage Month Alumnae Spotlights.

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating our Hispanic alumnae who are trailblazers and role models in our community.

Lizette Balderas ‘23 interviewed Melissa Zeilner Marx ‘06 as our next feature for our Hispanic Heritage Month Alumnae Spotlights.

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Join us for our annual spooktacular event on Wednesday, October 26 from 4:00 - 6:00pm. This event is recommended for ages 2-8. Costumes are encouraged! 

Low-sensory time to accommodate children with special needs will be held from 3:30 - 4:00pm. 

$3 per child, adults are free. 

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating our Hispanic alumnae who are trailblazers and role models in our community.

Xotchil Ramirez ‘24 interviewed Yaitz Noriega ‘17 as our next feature for our Hispanic Heritage Month Alumnae Spotlights.

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Mark your calendar for an evening of fun, friends and nostalgia as the Class of 1972 gathers at McAuley to celebrate 50 years of being a Mighty Mac! RSVP by Friday, September 30.

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating our Hispanic alumnae who have been trailblazers and role models in our community. 

Andrea Villanueva ‘23 interviewed Jessie Gomez ‘18 as our first feature for our Hispanic Heritage Month Alumnae Spotlights. 

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Mother McAuley's annual 24-hour giving day, Mercy Day of Giving, will begin at noon on September 23 and run through noon on September 24! Join me in supporting McAuley and ensuring the lifetime advantage of a McAuley education is available for generations of young women to come.

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We had a MIGHTY day out on the golf course for our annual Fore the Macs: Playing it Forward Golf Outing on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Thank you to everyone who joined us for Tee-ing our students up for success. Rain or shine, our Mighty Mac community never fails to support our Macs!

Attention Crafters/Vendors & Food Trucks! There are spots available for our upcoming Shopapalooza event on Saturday, November 5, hosted by the Mother's Club. Space is limited and booths are available on a first come first serve basis.

Every year at the Fore the Macs: Playing it Forward Golf Outing, we honor an alum with the Caring Heart Award in honor of Caroline Griffin '12.

This year’s Caring Heart Recipient is Betsy Ross Ready '94. Betsy advocates for mental health in her daily life, through her work with Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS), Our Lady of the Woods, and the WNBA Chicago Sky.

The Fore the Macs: Playing it Forward Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, August 25 at Ridge Country. Join us for golf or our After Par-tee; become a sponsor; purchase a raffle ticket; and more!

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This annual fundraiser benefits the Tradition of Excellence Scholarship at McAuley.

What a great night for celebrating two Southside traditions: Mother McAuley & the Chicago White Sox!

Congratulations to all our alumnae who graduated this spring! You continue to make us MIGHTY proud!

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Nancy O'Brien Kane '84 will be inducted into the Illinois Water Polo Hall of Fame and will be honored at the All State and Hall of Fame Banquet on June 1.

On Sunday, May 15, Mother McAuley graduated 209 women in the graduating Class of 2022 at the Shannon Center located on the campus of Saint Xavier University. This graduating class joins more than 28,500 alumnae of Mother McAuley.

The members of the Mock Trial Club competed in a mock trial competition at the Markham Courthouse last week. 

After a comprehensive, thorough, and national search, the Board of Trustees at Mother McAuley has named Carey Temple Harrington '86 the school's next President. Harrington will assume the top leadership role at the school at the end of June of this year.

Maya Nunn graduated from Mother McAuley in 2016. After her graduation at McAuley, Maya studied at the University of Missouri, where she earned her Bachelor’s in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Spanish. She received her Master’s in Sports and Entertainment Promotion from the University of Houston, and currently works as an Account Executive for a public relations firm.

Watch part of Maya's interview here!

Kayla Caffey ‘16 made her mark at Mother McAuley as one of the best middle hitters and blockers the volleyball program has ever seen. After graduating from Mother McAuley, she went on to play NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball at the University of Missouri (Mizzou) and currently at the University of Nebraska.

Watch part of Kayla's interview here!

Pam Ingersol Saindon graduated from Mother McAuley in 1980 and went on to study Sociology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is currently a Principal Attorney for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

Watch part of Pam's interview here!

Mother McAuley is thrilled to honor the following women who will be inducted to our McAuley Hall of Honor on March 20, 2022: Dr. Juliet Bradley, MD '86, Julie Hansen Burns, MS, RDN, CCN '79, Denise Sullivan Huguelet '72, Emelie Ilarde, MD FAAFP '87, Michelle Dennis Nitsche '93 and Sr. Katie Norris '65.

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Paige Travis '10, currently "work[s] in communications and politics, and I just fell in love with writing and communications while in English classes at McAuley…McAuley had a lot to do with my career field, and I didn’t realize it until after graduating college.”

View Interview with Paige as part of our Black History Month Celebration

As part of our February Black History Month Celebration, the Black Student Union (BSU) collaborated with our Alumnae Office to create four short videos highlighting a different McAuley alumna each week during homeroom.