Alumnae Newsletter: May 2010

Celebrate with Sister Regina

Please join us for Sr. Regina's Endowed Scholarship Dinner Celebration

Monday, June 14 • 7:00pm
Diamond Center in the Rock Financial Showplace

To RSVPcontact mercyadvancement@mhsmi.org

The Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Education Sponsorship Council appointed upon recommendation of the Board of Trustees Dr. Cheryl Delaney Kreger, Ed.D. '66, Superintendent of Okemos Public Schools, to be the 2nd President of Mercy High School.

Alumnae Board Update

Rebecca Burnett Mathis '92 (left) wrapped up her last year as President of the Mercy Alumnae Board with the final Alumnae Board meeting of the school year yesterday. Rebecca served as Alumnae Board President for three years. She has been a dynamic leader and an asset to the Mercy Alumnae Board. Thank you, Rebecca for your dedication and support.

We welcome Lisa Sikorski Formosa '93 (right) as the new Alumnae Board President. Lisa has been a loyal member of the Alumnae Board for over 5 years. She has assisted with the Tea for Tuition, the Lenten Evening of Reflection Series, and many other Alumnae Board projects.

Meg Mallon Gala Event

It's a party for everyone! Celebrate the 20 years of dedication by LPGA pro, and Mercy alumna, Meg Mallon '81 on Monday, June 28, 2010 at Fox Hills Golf Club.

Join us for golf, dinner, and/or the party to celebrate with Meg Mallon and other Mercy alumnae and to enjoy the tunes from the band 50 Amp Fuse!

Members of the Class of 1981please join us! The dinner and party would be a perfect venue for a mini-reunion to reconnect with classmates. Support one of your own, and join in on the fun!

There are several ways to be a part of this amazing event---register online today:

• Golf Package
• Dinner Package
• Party Package

Sponsorship/Advertising Opportunitiesincluding the opportunity to write a note to Meg to be included in the program.

Teacher of the Year

Teacher and director. Presenter and motivator. Mrs. Kathy Sill is the recipient of the prestigious 2010 Mercy Teacher of the Year Award. Mrs. Sill plays such an important role at Mercy High School guiding girls to be all they can be and has done so for the past 34 years. She has such a contagious creative spirit and passion for teaching speech, acting, oral interpretation, and directing the plays and musicals. Students remarked, "She dedicates her efforts for one goal - so that the student can shine. Mrs. Sill helped me realize my potential and gave me the skills to do many things I wouldn't have considered." A standing ovation for you, Mrs. Sill!

Tea for Tuition

Thanks to the dedication of the Mercy Alumnae Board and co-chairs Stephanie Dickow Surowiec '91 and Gina DeAgostino Gray '91,another successful Tea for Tuition was held onSunday, April 25.Over 200 womenattended to raise funds for the Alumnae Association Tuition Fund and even more Mercy women donated goods or services to be auctioned off. Thank you to all alumnae who supported this Mercy alumnae tradition by volunteering, attending, and/or donating. As the saying goes, "it takes a village" and this event highlights the true community that is the Mercy Alumnae Association.

This year the event raised over $12,000. The Mercy Alumnae Board will be awarding 11 $1,000 scholarships to deserving Mercy students in the 2010-2011 school year. A special thanks to members of the Class of 1956 who contributed $2,000 in support of the event in honor of classmate and President, Sister Regina Doelker, RSM.

Click here to check out pictures from the event!

The2010 Distinguished Alumna, Lillian Roumayah Shallal '68was honored this year. Congratulations, Lillian!

Sweepstakes Success!

THANKS to all alumnae, students, staff, and parents for your support of the Mercy Sweepstakes Drive which has raised $143,710! The auditorium rocked at the closing assembly when the prize wheel dished out some cool giveaways and top sellers were applauded for all their ticket sales!

Women Mean Business

A symposium featuring leading metro-Detroit business women was held at Mercy on Thursday, April 22.

Check out the photo gallery and description of this fabulous event.

Mercy in the Windy City

Mercy grads in the Windy City met and mingled at the home of Julie Olk Ehrlich '82 in Chicago, IL onSaturday, May 22. Attendees represented classes ranging from 1960 to 2005. Special thanks to hostess Julie for opening her home to host this wonderful event.

Alumnae Directory in Progress

Due to requests by alumnae to produce a new Alumnae Directory, Mercy High School is working with Harris Connect to produce an alumnae directory scheduled for publication in November 2010. Over the next several months, you may receive postcards, emails or phone calls from Harris asking for updated contact information. We would appreciate your help in updating your contact information. All updates are returned to the school so that our database remains current.

You decide whether or not your personal information is published in the directory--make your wishes clear to the representative with whom you speak. Even if you do not purchase a directory, your updated information helps to keep you connected to Mercy!

Harris Connect is only collecting information for purposes of the directory. Your information will not be released to any third parties.

Mercy Mosaic

Do you live out of the country? If so you can still catch up on the latest Mercy news and class notes by reading the Mercy MOSAIC magazine online. Read all about it!