Alumnae Newsletter: January 2010

President Search Committee

Mercy High School is seeking a new PRESIDENT for the 2010 - 2011 school year. The President is responsible for the business aspects of the administration including budgeting, finances and investments, advancement operations, strategic planning, public relations, buildings and grounds and the external operations of the institution.

CLICK HERE for President position posting and how to apply.

Twenty-three alumnae came out to play some ball on December 27. Alumnae, parents and friends cheered from the stands as the Maroon team took on the Gold team in an alumnae vs alumnae game. The Maroon team, coached by Karen Kluk Rotondo '80 and Lisa Morris '80, won 43-30. Click here to check out some pictures from the game!

Open House

If you know a 7th or 8th grade girl tell her to stop by the Mercy Open House on February 7th from 1:00-3:00pm.

Open House is an unique opportunity for prospective students and families to have a guided tour, meet Mercy faculty and staff, see the newly renovated science facilities and most of all discover what it means to be a Mercy Girl!

Contact Maureen Stirling Weiss '96 mpweiss@mhsmi.org in the Admissions Office for more information.

Celebrating Mercy Women in Science

Click here to read about some wonderful women in science!

Are you an alumna who is involved in engineering, math or technology? Tell us all about it! Email the Alumnae Office at alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org today.

Lenten Series

Mark your calendar to spend time with other Mercy women at these two special events during the Lenten Season.

Spiritual Yoga Session

• Saturday, February 20, 2010
• 9:00 - 10:30am
• Mercy High School Chapel

Grace Seroka, yoga instructor at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, will lead a spiritual yoga session focusing on the season of Lent. Reflections on the Stations of the Cross will be woven into some of the postures. Beginners welcome. $10 registration fee.

Love Does Such Things

• Thursday, February 25, 2010
• 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Sister Rachelle Harper, RSM '52 will lead us in a conversation on how God's love for us calls us into a specific way of being and responding to life. Join us for a simple soup supper and prayer followed by reflection in the Mercy High School Chapel.

To RSVP contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office at jlstark@mhsmi.org or call 248-476-3270.

Reunions

Be sure to check the reunion page on the Mercy website to check in on reunion details for your class. Classes of 1950, 1960, 1985, and 2005 currently are in the planning stages.

Attention Class of 2000: if you are interested in planning a 10 year reunion, contact the Mercy Alumnae Office.

Amazing Auction

The Auction will be held on February 27 at the Diamond Center at the Rock Financial Showplace and is sure to be an elegant evening. Tickets are $125/per person. If you graduated from 1989-2009 a special ticket price of $85/per person is offered! RSVP today to support Mercy.

The Mercy Auction Committee is still searching for some wine, "just for him" items and electronics. If you would like to donate or know someone interested in giving click here for gift contract or contact Kari Weber at klweber@mhsmi.org or call 248.893.3535

Click here to read all about this fabulous fundraiser.

Tea for Tuition

The 6th Annual Tea for Tuition will take place on Sunday, April 25 from 2-4pm. This afternoon event supports the Alumnae Association Tuition Assistance Fund. Typically 10 deserving Mercy students receive a $1,000 award scholarship thanks to this event.

Be a table hostess and invite friends and family to enjoy an afternoon at Mercy. For more information contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office at jlstark@mhsmi.org or call 248.476.3270.

Mercy on the Move

If you live in the Chicago area a Mercy alumnae event is being planned for Saturday, May 22, 2010.

We are hoping to head towards the Grand Rapids area in March! Do you live in the Grand Rapids area and are you interested in hosting or organizing a Mercy alumnae event? If so, please contact the Mercy Alumnae Office at alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org or call 248.476.3270.

Save the Date for Golf and Celebration

Mark your calendars for golf, dinner, and dancing! The Meg Mallon Golf Outing will take place on Monday, June 28, 2010. It promises to be a fun event featuring LPGA Pro Meg Mallon '81 and tunes from the band 50 Amp Fuse!

News for the Mosaic

Do you have some news to share with your classmates? Email the Alumnae Office at alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org by February 18 to submit your news to appear in the Spring/Summer Mosaic.