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

 

On January 11, 2012, three Catherine McAuley students were welcomed at the State House in Augusta in honor of their achievements during the 2011 regular softball season. 

McAuley sophomores, Heather Chapman and Samantha Libby, as well as freshman, Taylor Whaley, played for the Gray-New Gloucester Senior Softball Team, and were honored with a special legislative sentiment in recognition of being  undefeated during the regular 2011 season, for winning the state tournament, and for progressing to the regional tournament, making it within two games of the World Series.  Chapman, Libby, and Whaley were also part of this same team that won the 2010 Junior Little League State Championship.

These three talented young women will be sure to lead their McAuley Softball Team to great success this coming season. Way to go, ladies!!

Click on the following link to check out McAuley Basketball’s latest video montage of its 12/23/11 game against Bonny Eagle.  Included in the footage is the unveiling of the team’s 2010-2011 Class A Championship Banner.

Keep up the impressive momentum, ladies!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P_MCvEzosA&feature=share&noredirect=1

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!

Congratulations to McAuley senior, Alexa Coulombe, who recently signed her National Letter of Intent to attend and play basketball at Boston College.

Supporting Coulombe, and sharing in her excitement, are (bottom l-r) sister, Lauren ’14, and parents, Mandi and Dennis, along with (top l-r) Joseph Kilmartin, McAuley Athletic Director, Bill Goodman, McAuley Varsity Coach, Dudley Davis, past coach, and Kara Leary, AAU Coach.

Kudos on this fantastic honor, Alexa!  The McAuley family is filled with Lion pride!

Congratulations to junior, Molly Miller, on her recent selection to the SMAA All-Conference First Team for soccer!  This acknowledgment is voted upon by coaches within the athletic conference, and Miller is currently ranked one of the top three goalies in the state.

Keep up the phenomenal work, Molly!  The McAuley community is very proud of this accomplishment!

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

Homecoming 2011 has arrived at Catherine McAuley High School!!!

If you want to enjoy some McAuley fun, food, and football, come to our Homecoming festivities this weekend, Friday, September 23, and Saturday, September 24! Below is our schedule of events:

Friday, September 23:

4:00 PM- Cross Country Meet! McAuley Lions versus Thornton Academy, Gorham, and

                Marshwood at McAuley!

5:00-7:00 PM- Pre-Game Tailgating Party and McAuley’s Best Dance Crew

                Competition! This is a not-to-be-missed spectacle of class and faculty

                talent!

7:15     Powder Puff Football under the lights! It’s the Green Seniors and Juniors versus

               the Gold Sophomores and Freshmen in our annual Grid-Lock Battle! Special

               guest, Julia Furtado, Miss Maine and McAuley 2009 graduate, will be singing

               the National Anthem. Bring your own voices as you cheer on your favorite

               team! And don’t forget to stop by our Parents Club booth field-side, to check

               out all of our new McAuley gear, and enjoy some warm beverages and

               homemade baked goods for sale!

Saturday, September 24:

10:00 AM – McAuley’s Varsity and Junior Varsity Soccer game on Larry K. Mahaney

               Athletic Field!

4:00 PM – Celebrate Mercy Day at Holy Mass at the Motherhouse Chapel.

7:00- 10:00 PM – We close Homecoming Weekend with a true McAuley celebration, and

                a community favorite, the Homecoming Dance! Tickets are on sale during

                lunch hours for all students! Dance forms are available in the main office!

If you have any questions, call 797-3802! We look forward to seeing you here!

On Saturday, July 30, 2011, McAuley junior, Taylor Church, competed in Maine’s first Freshwater Open Swim competition held at Sebego Lake. Miss Church achieved a first place finish in the 5k swim, which was open to anyone from across the United States, and sponsored by USA Swimming.  Taylor is part of Catherine McAuley’s swim team, which garnered a fourth place finish and the coveted Sportsmanship Award this past season in the State Swimming Competition.

Kudos are also extended to McAuley freshman, Katie Call, who finished 18th in the 3k portion of this race.

Congratulations to both Taylor and Katie for such an outstanding, physically challenging achievement! We look forward to seeing you compete for McAuley this coming season!

Please join us for our First Annual McAuley Cross Country Alumnae Run!  The run will be held on Tuesday, August 16 at 6:00 pm, beginning at the McAuley Campus.  The 2 mile course will take runners around the McAuley campus and through Baxter Woods.

This annual event will give the current McAuley Cross Country Team a chance to meet and run with McAuley alumnae, and allows McAuley graduates the opportunity to run with some former teammates, and give some advice to the novice runners! Whether you have been running all summer long, or this will be your first run, you are certain to have fun visiting with old teammates, or making new friends!

Snacks and beverages will be available after the run, and the event is FREE, so tell all of your friends, old and new!

Registration is not required, but it would be great to know you are coming! Please contact Cindy Worthing at cindy.worthing@mcauleyhs.org with any questions!

Let’s get running!

McAuley is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Field Hockey Coach for the upcoming fall season!

Please join the McAuley community in welcoming Alexandra Murphy! Alexandra  played for Simmons College and continues to play for the area’s adult Field Hockey League. Ms. Murphy has assisted the Field Hockey team here at McAuley several times in past seasons and is certain to easily transition into her role as head coach this year!

Welcome to the McAuley family, Alexandra!

Catherine McAuley High School is excited to announce that pre-season for all fall athletics will begin on Monday, August 15!

McAuley boasts several stellar athletic wins this past academic year, and with many returning and new lady lion athletes, we are anticipating some repeat performances!

Below is the practice schedule for the week beginning Monday, August 15:

Field Hockey (Coach Murphy): Monday through Friday, 8:00-12:00.

 Soccer (Coach Aceto): Monday through Friday, 8:00-10:30, AND 3:15-5:30pm.

Cross Country (Coach Donovan): Monday, 3:00-4:30. Check with the coach for Tuesday through Friday schedule.

Golf (Coach Kilmartin): Monday, 10:00-11:15. Meet at McAuley at 10:00, or meet at T&T at 10:30. Check with coach for Tuesday through Friday schedule.

If you have any questions about the above practice times or you need to contact the coach, please email Joe Kilmartin, Athletic Director, at joe.kilmartin@mcauleyhs.org.

Let’s go Lady Lions!!!

On Sunday, July 31, 2011, the Gray-New Gloucester Little League Softball Team began its journey in the Regional Little League Softball Tournament with a victory in Worcester, MA after having won the Maine state title earlier in the week.

Catherine McAuley High School sophomores, Heather Chapman, Samantha Libby, and Lauren Coulombe, along with incoming freshman, Taylor Whaley, have led their team to success, and the McAuley community is proud to have them representing the state of Maine! Congratulations, ladies!

On Sunday, July 10, 2011, AAU Girls Basketball team, the Maine Firecrackers, defeated Team Ohio 55-48 to win the 9^th grade Division 2 National Championship game at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. McAuley rising sophomores, #4 Allie Clement, and #11 Olivia Smith, are two of the Maine Firecrackers team members. These Lady Lions are primed to carry this winning momentum to McAuley for another championship year in basketball! Great job, ladies; the McAuley community couldn’t be prouder!

Click on the link below to check out the winning highlights of our McAuley Lady Lions on ESPN:

Team Ohio vs Maine Firecrackers: 2011 AAU Girls Super Showcase

If you are wondering what a championship school looks like, and would like to see school spirit at its best, click on the links below! These are clips from McAuley’s journey to a championship year in Basketball. They are also reflections of dedication, courage, and support: Mercy values that embody each student here at Catherine McAuley High School, both on and off the court.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WePaHyNfQGgfeature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbqxL_t_CHU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay32Cv1OnDQ&feature=related