Alumnae & Giving News

Congratulations to McAuley graduate Laura Duran ’09, a rising UMaine senior recently inducted into the prestigious ‘All Maine Women’ Honor Society.

To learn more about Laura’s distinguished honor, please click on the link below.

http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2011-12/releases/20120328f1q21u

Congratulations to Katie Ponzetti ’04, who recently received her white coat as a third-year student at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.  With classes completed, Katie began her clinical rotations at the Foster Small Animal Hospital on the Tufts’ campus in North Grafton, MA.

After graduating from McAuley, Katie attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute, majoring in biology and biotechnology and graduating with highest honors.  Katie has also published several papers on veterinary medical research while working as an assistant at the Tufts’ laboratory.

Catherine McAuley graduate, and reigning Miss Maine, Julia Furtado, received the bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award for her work in community service, physical fitness, and talent last weekend during the preliminary round of the Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada. The McAuley community could not be more proud of this 2009 graduate, and we wish her the best in all of her future work, both here in the state and abroad.  Click on the links below to see more of Miss Furtado’s extremely noteworthy accomplishments.

http://www.pressherald.com/news/Miss-Maine-2011-crowned.html?searchterm=Julia+Furtado

http://www.pressherald.com/news/Miss-Maine-wins-royal-award-during-pageant-prelim.html?searchterm=Julia+Furtado

http://www.pressherald.com/news/miss-maine-honored-for-triple-excellence_2012-01-14.html?searchterm=Julia+Furtado

Anna Gervais ~ Class of 2012

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award

Anna Gervais was selected by the staff and the Class of 2012 for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award.  A DAR Good Citizen must have the qualities of dependability (which includes truthfulness, loyalty, and punctuality), service (which includes cooperation, courtesy, and consideration of others), leadership (which includes personality, self-control, and the ability to assume responsibility), and patriotism (which includes unselfish interest in family, school, community and nation) to an outstanding degree.  Anna will also participate in the DAR scholarship contest.  Good luck, Anna!

Molly Miller ~ Class of 2013

CMHS Goalie, Soccer

First Team All Conference – Soccer

Congratulations to Molly Miller, who has been selected as First Team All Conference for soccer.  This acknowledgment is voted on from the other coaches in our conference.  She’s also listed in www.sportsinme.com that shows her as # 2 in Class A for saves made this past season.  Although it is still early, Molly has received interest from Division I Siena College, along with several other colleges.  Click on the link below for an interview with Molly as the Athlete/Player of the year!  Great job, Molly!

http://www.theforecaster.net/content/p-sportsfallaofymcauley-120711

Hannah Calkin ~ Class of 2014

Actress, Portland Stage production of The Snow Queen

Hannah Calkin auditioned and received a part in Portland Stage Company’s premiere holiday production of The Snow Queen, a folk tale written by Hans Christian Andersen. As part of the ensemble cast, Hannah had many small roles, such as a townsperson, a flower, a robber, an attendant in a princess court, and an angel.  Hannah, McAuley is proud of your achievement!

Mary McManus ~ Class of 2014

McAuley Ambassador to the Maine Youth Leadership Program

May 2012 – USM campus in Gorham

Motivating Maine’s Future Leaders. That’s what Maine Youth Leadership is all about. Since 1980, Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) has worked with Maine youth to seek out, recognize and develop their leadership skills. Their goal is to motivate Maine’s future leaders and create a network of civic-minded students who will better their communities through volunteering. The programs encourage and assist students at critical times in their quest for self- identification and development and we provide give-and-take discussions with thought leaders and role models from across Maine society.

Each year, high school sophomores from all parts of Maine are invited to participate in the four-day Motivate ME Seminar held at the University of Southern Maine campus in Gorham.  Congratulations to Mary on her nomination as the Ambassador to Maine Youth Leadership!

Heather Chapman ~ Class of 2014

CMHS Ambassador to HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar

June 2012 – UNE Campus, Biddeford Maine

HOBY (Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership) is the nation’s foremost youth leadership development organization. Founded in 1958, HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation.  HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the US.

The HOBY Leadership Seminar focuses on providing outstanding high school students with an amazing opportunity to learn how to lead and make a difference.  The U.S. State HOBY Leadership Seminars are designed for high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders in their home, schools, workplace and community.  Congratulations to Heather on her selection as the McAuley HOBY Ambassador!

On Monday, November 7th, twenty CMHS students attended the 4th annual UMaine Engineering Trip, where they were able to tour various facilities within the College of Engineering and get a closer look at what the field of engineering is all about.  They heard from numerous professors of engineering and had lunch with current UMaine engineering students, including four CMHS alumnae: Allison Goodridge ’11, Aoife Ryle ’11, and Jess Murphy ’11, all in engineering programs, and Tabitha Dupuis ’11, a zoology major.  We missed alumna Laura Duran ’09, as she was off doing her co-op as part of her third year in Chemical Engineering.  It was a fun and educational day had by all!

Congratulations to Class of 2011 graduate, Nicole Connolly, for earning “Rookie of the Year” honors after a successful freshman season at Becker College.

Connolly went undefeated in number two singles action this season (8-0) and went 1-0 in number one doubles and 6-1 in number two doubles, finishing her freshman campaign with an overall record of 15-1.  Her successes also made her part of the 2011 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) All-Conference Team.

McAuley is extremely proud of these accomplishments, Nicole!  Here’s to many more!

http://www.beckerhawks.com/sports/wten/2011-12/releases/20111024u64crd