Catherine McAuley News

FRENCH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION

Danielle Salvaggio — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:26:58 +0000

“L’homme qui sait deux langues en vaut deux.’ Translated “The man who knows two languages is worth two” This is the pledge of the French Honor Society. It was recited on May 22^ndby three Junior French IV Honor students: Laura Duran, Katherine Fecteau and Macauley Kenney who were inducted into the McAuley Chapter # 526. The ceremonies opening remarks were given by Sister Francis Clare, Foreign Language Department Chair and the greeting was given by Tatjana Schneider a French IV Honor student. McAuley Senior Michelle Paquette followed with an explanation of the membership requirements. Junior Laura Duran discussed the purpose of the honorary club entitled “Objet de la Société.” The objectof this organization is to stimulate interest in the study of French, to promote higher standards of scholarship, to reward high scholastic attainment, to create enthusiasm for an understanding of French culture and civilization, to promote and perpetuate Franco-American friendship, and to reward efforts towards furthering Franco-American solidarity.The ceremony included receiving of red ribbons the symbol of the society and the lighting of the customary candles, “La Course du Flambeau,” also known as the transmission of the torch which used to take place in Ancient Greece. For this solemn occasion, the elect line up an equal distance from the other. The first one in line transmits it to a second, who transmits it to a third. Thus from hand to hand each member keeps the flame alive passing with this torch their enthusiasm for the French language with the motto: “L’homme qui sait deux langues en vaut deux.” McAuley High School principal, Sister Edward Mary, presented the membership certificates and pins of the Society to the inductees. Sister Edward Mary also presented a certificate of Honor to Tatjana Schneider, a junior, and a special award presentation from the Foreign Language Association of Maine (FLAME) to senior, Michelle Paquette. The French National Honor Society is under the supervision of Sister Francis Clare, French teacher and Moderator of the French Club. After the official program, refreshments were served as faculty, parents and friends congratulated the new members.

Catherine McAuley High School Graduation Exercises

Danielle Salvaggio — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:26:51 +0000

Portland— Graduation exercises for Catherine McAuley High School will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 25th at Merrill Auditorium. Most Reverend Richard J. Malone Th.D, Bishop of Portland will confer diplomas, assisted by Dr. MaryAnn Pour Previti, President and Sister Edward Mary Kelleher, R.S.M., the school principal.

Mistress of ceremonies will be class president, Nellie Honan. Amelia Smith, Salutatorian, will make introductory remarks. Katharine M. McCarthy, Esq.a 1996 CMHS Graduate and Associate of Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLD will be the guest speaker. The graduates will perform several musical selections, including “America the Beautiful” by Bates and Ward, “One Moment in Time” by Hammond and Bettis, and the school Alma Mater by Joseph Milliken. Rebecca Weidler, Valedictorian, will make concluding remarks.

Receiving honor awards for academic excellence at the ceremony will be:

Rebecca B. Weidler, Valedictorian
Amelia M. Smith, Salutatorian
Rebecca L. Campbell
Erin L. McKenna
Nellie F. Honan
Nicole M. Rainville
Hannah R. Johnson
Monike S. Santana
Emily LaFond
Michelle S. Twomey

Rebecca Boyd Weidler is the daughter of Richard and Janet Weidler of Portland.

Accomplishments and Activities: Valedictorian, National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar, Belk Scholarship at Davidson College, National Honor Society, Kodak Young Leaders Award, Maine Principal’s Award, Phi Betta Kappa Association Award, College of the Holy Cross Book Award, Princeton University Book Award, One Act Competition All Festival Cast, “We the People” State Champions, Tri- President of Drama Club, Cast Captain, Co- Captain Mock Trial, Co- President Civil Rights Team, Student Ambassador, Varsity Field Hockey and Lacrosse.

Future Plans: Davidson College

Amelia M. Smith is the daughter of Mark and Jane Smith of Kennebunk.

Accomplishments and Activities: Salutatorian, Harvard Book Award, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award for University of Rochester, DAR Good Citizen Award, National Honor Society, Drama Club Tri- President and Co-Crew Chief , Book Club, Newspaper, and Martial Arts.

Future Plans: Maine Maritime Academy Studying: Marine Biology

Emily Lafond is the daughter of Peter and Michelle Lafond of Falmouth.

Accomplishments and Activities: National Merit Commended Scholar, Dartmouth Book Award, Kodak Young Leaders’ Award and Scholarship, National Honor Society, Breadloaf Young Writers’ Conference, Debate Achievement Award, Varsity Lacrosse, Blunt Youth Radio, Debate, Model United Nations, and “We the People” State Champions.

Future Plans: Dartmouth College

Erin McKenna is the daughter of Michael and Sharon McKenna of Portland.

Accomplishments and Activities: Smith College Book Award, National Honor Society, Academic Excellence Award in All Areas, Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, Math Team Tri- Captain, Co-Senior Editor of the Mercian Yearbook, “We the People” State Champions, National Society of High School Scholars, Key Club Officer, Science Club, Field Hockey, and Student Ambassador.

Future Plans: Boston College Studying: Economics

Rebecca Campbell is the daughter of Dana and Erica Campbell of South Portland.

Accomplishments and Activities: National Honor Society, St. Michael’s Book Award, Key Club, Ethical Leadership Institute, and Math Team.

Future Plans: St. Michael’s College

Monike Santana is the daughter of Attos and Orminia Santana of South Portland.

Accomplishments and Activities: United States Youth Senate Program Scholarship Winner, National Honors Society, State Drama Festival Choreography and Acting Award, Most Valuable Defensive Player Field Hockey, Field Hockey Captain, Key Club, Spanish Club, Caritas, Chilean Exchange Program and Student Ambassador.

Future Plans: Johns Hopkins University Studying: Neuroscience

Nicole Rainville is the daughter of Charles and Anne Rainville of Falmouth.

Accomplishments and Activities: St. Lawrence University Award, National Honor Society, District II Band Excellence, District II 1^st Chair, All State Band, “We the People” State Champions, Italian Heritage Community Concert Band, Mock Trial and Tennis.

Future Plans: Colby College Studying: Biology

Hannah Johnson is the daughter of Rob and Cary Johnson of Cumberland.

Accomplishments and Activities: Williams College Book Award, Rotary Student Service Award, Peace Action of Maine: Peace Maker of 2008, National Honor Society, Co-President Civil Rights Team, Vice President Spanish Club, “We the People” State Champions, Member of Blunt Youth Radio Project and Ethical Leadership Institute.

Future Plans: Prescott College, Arizona

Nellie Honan is the daughter of Dan and Margaret Honan of Falmouth.

Accomplishments and Activities: Springfield College Book Award, National Honors Society, Most Improved SMAA Senior Indoor Track, Senior Class President, Team Captain Cross Country, Team Captain Indoor Track, Team Captain Outdoor Track, Key Club, Math Team, Varsity Club, Science Club, and Student Ambassador.

Future Plans: Loyola College of Maryland Studying: Business

Michelle Susan Twomey is the daughter of Dennis and Kimberly Twomey of Limington.

Accomplishments and Activities: National Honor Society, Wheelock College Alumni Book Award, District Chorus, Catholic Youth Ministry of Maine: Timothy Award, Indoor Track Outstanding Achievement Award, Key Club Secretary, President PACS Team, Catholic Youth Communications Council, “We the People” State Champions, Jazz Choir, Spanish Club, and Campus Ministry.

Future Plans: St. Thomas University Studying: Liberal Arts - Catholic Studies

Social Studies Deptartment Chair Selected for Prestigious Workshop

Danielle Salvaggio — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:08:19 +0000

The University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Tsongas Industrial History Center announced that it has selected Nancy A. Ponzetti from Catherine McAuley High School, Portland, Maine to participate in a prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities “Landmarks of American History and Culture” teacher workshop entitled “Inventing America - Lowell and the Industrial Revolution.” Mrs. Ponzetti was selected from an applicant group of nearly 200 teachers from around the United States. This workshop is part of NEH’s “We the People” project, which promotes the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture through the exploration of significant events and themes in American history.

Mrs. Ponzetti will join more than forty other teachers from thirty-two different states in an intensive, week-long workshop at Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. Through scholarly presentations and on-site investigations of the canals, mills, and worker housing in America’s first large-scale planned industrial city, as well as through field studies of Old Sturbridge Village, Walden Pond, and Concord, MA museums, workshop participants will explore the far-reaching economic and social changes brought about by industrialization. Teachers will use primary sources provided throughout the workshop to develop lesson plans that can be incorporated into their school’s curriculum. Participants will receive a stipend to cover housing and meals, with travel assistance available on a case-by-case basis.

“I am very pleased to be selected to participate in this national workshop. It will enable me to identify teaching materials I can use with my students to engage them in understanding how the Industrial Revolution laid the foundation for the United States to become a powerful nation and to better understand today’s global textile economy as well”.

Congratulations Mrs. Ponzetti!

McAuley’s Class of 2008 100% College Acceptance!

Danielle Salvaggio — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:28:57 +0000

College Acceptances for the Class of 2008
Catherine McAuley congratulates the Class of 2008 on all being accepted to four- year schools. Albany College of Pharmacy	Northland College
Alfred University	Northwestern University
American International University	Nova Scotia Agriculture College
Amherst College	Pine Manor College
Anna Maria College	Prescott College*
Bates College*	Queen’s University*
Becker College	Quinnipiac University*
Bentley College	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Boston College*	Rhodes College
Boston University	Ringling College of Art and Design
Bowdoin College	Rivier College*
Brandeis University	Rochester Institute of Technology
Bryant University*	Roger Williams University
Bryn Mawr College	Saint Joseph’s College of Connecticut
Carleton College	Saint Joseph’s College of Maine*
Carleton University	Saint Michael’s College*
Case Western Reserve	Salve Regina University
Catholic University	School of Museum Fine Arts Boston
Cazenovia College	Simmons College*
Champlain College*	Smith College
Clark University	Southern Maine Community College
Colby College*	Southern New Hampshire University*
Colby-Sawyer College*	St. Andrews Presbyterian College*
Colgate University	St. Anselm College*
College of Mount Saint Vincent*	St. Mary’s College of Maryland*
College of the Atlantic	St. Thomas University - New Brunswick*
Colorado State University	Stonehill College*
Dalhousie University	Suffolk University*
Dartmouth College*	SUNY–Coll.of Envir. Science & Forestry*
Davidson College*	Sweet Briar College*
Drew University*	The American University*
Eckerd University	Trinity College
Emmanuel College	Tufts University
Evergreen State College	University of Connecticut
Fairleigh Dickenson University	University of Dayton
Fischer College	University of Maine at Farmington*
Green Mountain College*	University of Maine at Orono*
Grinnell College	University of Mass at Amherst
Groucher College	University of New England
Hampshire College	University of New Hampshire
Hartwick College	University of North Carolina
Haverford College	University of Notre Dame*
Hofstra University	University of Pennsylvania
Husson College*	University of Pittsburgh*
Johns Hopkins University*	University of Prince Edward Island
Johnson State College	University of Rochester
Lake Forest College*	University of Southern Maine*
Lasell College*	University of Toronto
Loyola College of Maryland*	University of Vermont*
Loyola University*	University of Waterloo
Lyndon State College	Ursinus College
Macalester College	Vermont Technical College
Maine Maritime Academy*	Villanova University
Mary Washington	Washington College
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy*	Wellesley College
Merrimack University	Wentworth Institute of Technology
Mitchell College*	Wheaton College
Mount Holyoke College*	Whitman College
Mount Ida College*	Wilkes University*
Mount Saint Mary’s	Williams College
Northeastern University	Worcester Polytechnic Institute*


	*Denotes student’s final choice.

Poetry Contest First Place Winner

Danielle Salvaggio — Sat, 10 May 2008 08:25:09 +0000

Congratulations to freshmen A.J. Berks for winning first place in the Portland Public Library poetry contest. A.J. will read her winning poem at a reception and will be featured in a poetry anthology. Great job A.J.!!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Eileen Brown — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:19:16 +0000

Mr. John Hunt the winner of May’s Calendar Raffle

Ms. Candy Anderson-Ek the winner of April’s Calendar Raffle.

Mrs. Ann Sesto Gribbin CHS ‘59 the winner of March’s Calendar Raffle.

Elizabeth Beriau CMHS ‘98 Married Jean-Paul Jacquet on July 14, 2007. They are expecting their first child, a boy, in June of 2008.

Anthony and Alisha Langway Hinse CMHS ‘00 are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Isabella Grace Hinse born on September 18, 2007.

Katrina Nowak CMHS ‘00 Married Gregory Dusek August 4, 2007 at St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle LaMotte, Vermont.

Christine Anne Beaulieu CMHS ‘03 is engaged to Matthew Somma. An August 1, 2009 Wedding is planned at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

In 2007 Pearl Cohen Gerber SJA ‘33 welcomed her 15th Great Grandchild, Isaac Kerry Gerber

Milestones in April

Eileen Brown — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:18:03 +0000

APRIL 2008 DEATHS:

April 22, 2008 Ethel Roseanna Farmer, CHS 1936 passed away at the age of 91.

April 17, 2008 Mary Joyce Griffin CHS 1938 passed away at the age of 90. She was the sister of Bridget Joyce Malia CHS 1940, Margaret Joyce Concannon CHS 1941 and Katherine F. Joyce CHS 1944.

April 11, 2008 Thomas R. Busby passed away at the age of 78. He was the brother of Mary Hanon CHS 1934 and Barbara Ann Busby CHS 1950.

April 2, 2008 Edward P. Kane passed away at the age of 75. He was the brother of Theresa Kane Croswell CHS 1948 and Margaret Mary Kane Lussier CHS 1956 and sister-in-law Marlene Sylvester Kane CHS 1957

April 2, 2008 Mary Donovan, 80 passed away. She was the mother of former PE teacher, Margaret Honan, Timothy Donovan Track Coach, grandmother of Erin CMHS 2004 and Nellie Honan CMHS 2008.

MARCH 2008 DEATHS:

March 26, 2008 Ruth Galarraga , CMHS 1986 passed away at the age of 40.

March 25, 2008 Mary Ann Cahil CHS 1945 passed away at the age of 80, she was the mother of Mary C. Martin CMHS 1972 and Barbara Boyle CMHS 1973.

March 18, 2008 Katherine Jennings Westort CHS 1932 passed away at the age of 93, she was the mother-in-law of Joyce Boomhour Westort, CHS 1965.

March 15, 2008 Gerald \”Chuck\” Luttrell passed away at the age of 84. He was the brother of Eileen Luttrell CHS 1937, Eunice LLuttrell Carroll CHS 1939 and the brother-in-law of Adelaide Flaherty Luttrell CHS 1934

March 4, 2008 E. Timothy McManus passed away, Tim was a member of the board of trustees at CMHS in 1996.

FEBRUARY 2008 DEATHS:

February 16, 2008 Mary K. Shaw Macek CHS 1951 died at the age of 74.

February 12, 2008 Hazel E. Bolling CHS 1927 died at the age of 98

February 3, 2008 Constance Harford member of CHS 1952 died at the age of 74

JANUARY 2008 DEATHS:

January 30, 2008 D. Mary Cruise CHS 1936 died at the age of 89.

January 26, 2008 Barbara Casale OHara CHS 1952 passed away at the age of 73. she is the sister of Delores Caslae Kelley CHS 1950

January 24, 2008 Hazel M. Talbot CHS 1935 died at the age of 92.

January 20, 2008 Millicent Ann Hoogkirk passed away at the age of 71, she was the mother of Holly Hooghkirk Villacci CMHS 1980.

January 17, 2008 Jerry Jerome passed away at the age of 85. He was the husband of Marie OConnell CHS 1940, the father of Ann-Marie Jerome McLaughlin CHS 1064, Nancy Jerome Boduch CMHS 1972, Regina Jerome CMHS 1982 and the father-in-law of Barbara Dillenhunt Jerome 1980

January 17, 2008 Kevin J. Roy, passed away at the age of 55. He was the father of Jacqueline Roy CMHS 2003 and Maro Roy CMHS 2004:

January 15, 2008 Regina Bruton Slack CHS 1934 died at the age of 91.

Helen Viola Mason Passed away at the age of 97. She is the mother of Marie McCann CHS 1954.

January 2008 Stephen D. Connolly passed away at the age of 63, he was the father of Anne E. Connolly CMHS 1988

McAuley Places 5th in Track Southwesterns

Danielle Salvaggio — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:29:25 +0000

McAuley placed fifth in this year’s indoor track southwesterns, the Lions did feature four event winners. Sophomore Allina Verrillo took the junior shot put (35-1 3/4). Junior Olivia Mackenzie won the mile (5:31.80). Sophomore Lauren Fecteau was tops in the two-mile (11:52.30). Sophomore Hanna Lyons won the junior 40 (5.51). Lyons was also runner-up in the 200(29.10).Senior Christina Salamone placed third in the senior 45 hurdles (7.12). Senior Nellie Honan came in fourth in the senior 400 (1:10.60)and finished in a three-way tie for fourth in the high jump (4-10). McAuley was also fifth in the 1,640 relay (4:25.20).

Little Festival of the Unexpected

Danielle Salvaggio — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:56:28 +0000

McAuley senior M.C. Kusturin’s original play has been selected for performance by Portland Stage Company. Her one act play “Ten Things I’ve Learned from Working at Flatfolds” will be rehearsed by PSC’s affiliate actors and presented during their Little Festival of the Unexpected from May 12-17. This festival “gives first hearings to emerging voices in American theater” and we are proud that M.C. is among the best and brightest.

Welcome Chilean Students

Danielle Salvaggio — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:54:33 +0000

McAuley is hosting a fourth year of an Academic Foreign Exchange with a High School from Santiago de Chile: Colegio Juanita de los Andes. While at McAuley, the Chilean girls have their own schedules and attend school as part of the student body. The immersion helps them greatly improve their English and understand the United States culture. They, in turn, enrich our student body with their experiences and PowerPoint presentations about their country and culture. Friends are made all around. There are six girls living with host families at McAuley. Host families and Mrs. Dubreuil arrange a variety of activities and field trips for the students including City Tours of Portland, ski trip to Sugarloaf, a lobster dinner and trips to other Maine sites. It is a wonderful enriching experience for all involved, and life-changing for many. Please contact Mrs. Dubreuil if you have any questions or comments.

Also, enjoy the photos on McAuley Webshots and the Exchange Blog:

McAuley Limelighters Maine State Drama Festival Runner Up

Danielle Salvaggio — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:06:42 +0000

Catherine McAuley High School was the runner up at the Maine State Drama Festival at Falmouth High School. Rebecca Weidler, Beth Neault, and Grace Fosler won prestigious All-Festival Cast awards and the entire cast and crew won a special commendation for Theatricality. Rebecca Tanous won a Music and Sound design award. Amy Smith won a special commendation for Costumes, and Beth LaFreniere, Robyn Sukeforth, Shelby Stowell, and Natalie Johnson won a special commendation for Hair and Makeup Design. Congratulations to the entire Limelighters Cast and Crew for a wonderful production of The Odyssey!

Catherine McAuley High School “We the People” State Champion

Danielle Salvaggio — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:51:43 +0000

Catherine McAuley High School was named State Champion of the “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” competition sponsored by the Center for Civic Education. The championship was held at the Abramson Center at USM on March 6. Each year, high school teams all over the country spend months examining the principles upon which the Constitution is based. This year the Advanced Placement American Government class of twenty two students clinched the State Championship, advancing them to compete at the national level. On May 2, the class will travel to Washington, D.C. once again to represent the State of Maine in the National “We the People” competition. This is the school’s fifth appearance in the acclaimed academic program that tests knowledge of the contents and application of the United States Constitution in the format of a mock Congressional hearing. The members of the class are as follows: Teacher Mr. Joseph Wagner of Lyman, Michelle Brown of Portland, Rebecca Weidler of Portland, Erin McKenna of Portland, Natalie Brown of Scarborough, Daphne Politis of Scarborough, Kathleen Demarco of Scarborough, Kathleen Doyle of Falmouth, Nicole Rainville of Falmouth, Emily Lafond of Falmouth, Robyn Sukeforth of Falmouth, Monike Santana of South Portland, Hannah Johnson of Cumberland, Sarah Brazell of Cape Elizabeth, Charlotte Kinkade-Boymer of Kennebunk, Deanna McLaughlin of Gorham, Caitlin Dodge of Buxton, Meghan Rhoades of Standish, Michelle Twomey of Limington, Olivia Tourangeau of Old Orchard, Michelle Paquette of Saco, Kali Pulkkinen of Lewiston, and Jessica George of Madison, NH

Open House and Student Forum

Danielle Salvaggio — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:01:29 +0000

On March 12th prospective students and their families are invited to our campus to gain insight on the happenings at McAuley. The program begins at 6:00 with faculty presentations on curriculum as well as a student panel, which discusses their personal experiences at McAuley. Once faculty and student presentations end, we open the floor up for questions and answers. Students and families who are still wondering where they would like to attend high school are welcome to come to this event and get your questions answered.

More information about the Open House and to register…

Milestones October 2007

Eileen Brown — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:17:08 +0000

October 21, 2007 Marie Anita Kersey Colby SJA ‘49 passed away at the age of 76.

McAuley Limelighters Perform “The Odyssey”

Danielle Salvaggio — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:50:38 +0000

The McAuley Limelighters invite our students, staff, and families to attend a public performance of their one act play, The Odyssey, on Thursday evening at 7:00. This play will compete on Friday evening at 7:45 at Falmouth High School for the chance to go to states.