The Catherine McAuley community is pleased to announce its Second Quarter Honor Roll! Please click on the link below to view the students who earned this recognition!

http://www.mcauleyhs.org/academics/honor_roll/

Congratulations to freshman Anna Dube, who recently experienced a strong finish at the Leavitt Hornet Nordic Ski Competition at Black Mountain on Saturday, January 14.

Dube, who has been cross-country skiing since the age of four, and who proudly represents McAuley at such meets, should be applauded for her impressive strength and endurance in competition.

Continue the great work, Anna!

In an effort to bring attention to the continuing pressures facing women and girls at the hands of the media, the Smith College Club of Maine is hosting a screening of the documentary film, Miss Representation, at 2pm on Sunday, January 29^th at Catherine McAuley High School, 631 Stevens Ave., Portland.  Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, Miss Representation is written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom and exposes how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America.  The film challenges the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself.  The film had its broadcast premiere on OWN Oprah Winfrey Network on October 20, 2011.

http://www.missrepresentation.org/post-cards/smith-college-club-of-maine/

Rebecca Rundquist ’89, who is spearheading this effort, was compelled to bring the documentary to Portland in an effort to provide the community with an opportunity for thoughtful discussion around issues concerning women/girls, sexuality, and the media.  A panel and discussion will be held following the screening.  Though the screening is being offered to students free of charge, a suggested donation of $5 is being collected.

For more information about the film itself, visit www.missrepresentation.org.  For more information about the screening, please contact Rebecca Rundquist at rebquist@hotmail.com or at (207) 712-6430

Catherine McAuley High School announces its Honor Roll for the First Quarter of the 2011-2012 academic year! Click on the link below to view the latest available Honor Roll.

 http://www.mcauleyhs.org/academics/honor_roll/

* Quarter Two Honor Roll will be announced after the close of the quarter, and once all grades have been submitted and finalized. We thank you for all of  your support and patience!

 Congratulations, Lady Lions!

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!!

McAuley HS is now accepting family applications for the 2012 Chilean Exchange!

We are looking for five families who can invite a Chilean girl into their home for a month – basically mid-March to mid-April (they leave about a week before April vacation).  The requirements are to take them into your home as a family member, provide a private bed (if not a bedroom), and help give them a great experience of the US culture and lifestyle.  It is a wonderful life-changing experience!

If interested, please contact Terrilynn Dubreuil at 797-3802 ext. 2012 or terrilynn.dubreuil@mcauleyhs.org.  Thank you!

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

College Conversation

Members of the Class of 2011 are invited back to CMHS for a “conversation” with this year’s Class of 2012. What advice do you have for this year’s seniors?  What have you learned in your first semester of college that might be helpful to a current senior?

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Details:  Friday, January 6th, at 1:00 pm at McAuley
If available and interested:  PLEASE RSVP
Contact Ms. Eschner at: marie.eschner@mcauleyhs.org OR Ms. Freeman at:linda.freeman@mcauleyhs.org
Please include your name, email address, and phone number where you can be reached to confirm your participation and to discuss the format for the discussion.

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We look forward to having you join us!

Calling all McAuley graduates!  You’re invited to participate in the School’s second annual Alumnae Basketball Game!

Dust off your sneakers!  Lace them up!  Don’t worry of you’re in shape or if you haven’t played since high school!  It’s a fun time to reconnect with old friends, meet the current team, and see some faces you haven’t seen in a while…

Check out the schedule of events below.  We would love to have you join us!

Monday, December 26, 2011 – McAuley High School

Warm-ups:  4:30pm

Pre-game introductions:  4:45pm

Game:  5:00pm

Post-game pictures:  6:00pm

Post-game reception for alumnae:  7:00pm

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!

Members of the Catherine McAuley HS Art Club recently decorated the window of the Good Cause Thrift Shop on Forest Avenue for the Winter Window Walk competition.  Please stop by to check out the beautiful winter scenes applied to look like stained glass!

Now to vote!  Voting is done by emailing info@portlandmaine.com by December 18 (one vote per email address / no phone votes).  Let’s help Good Cause take first prize in this holiday competition!

Don’t miss this must-see event of the holiday season -

classic composer, Tim Janis!

Tickets are selling quickly!  Purchase yours today!

* Be sure to check out Janis’ live performance on QVC on December 6 to promote his new CD.  FMI, explore his website at http://www.timjanis.com/home.htm.

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McAuley Varsity Basketball Coach Billy Goodman and McAuley Basketball Players will be offering a basketball clinic for 3 weeks in December.

Each Sunday, the first 45 minutes will be devoted to drills and fundamentals led by Coach Goodman and facilitated by the high school players.  Games will be played the last 45 minutes.

When: Sunday, December 4, 11 & 18

Who: Girls in grade 3-5                  9am-10:30am

Girls in grades 6-8                 10:30am-12pm

Cost: $15.00 a week / $40.00 for 3 weeks

(cost includes a t-shirt and free admission to the Feb. 3rd home game vs Westbrook)

Why: It doesn’t matter if you have ever played basketball before or if you have been playing for a few years!  This is a great opportunity for you to come and learn some new drills, improve your skills, play some games and even meet some new friends!

Questions? Email linda.freeman@mcauleyhs.org

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If you are interested, please fill out the form below and mail it with payment to:

Coach Billy Goodman                                     Checks can be made out to: McAuley HS

McAuley High School

631 Stevens Ave

Portland, Maine 04013

Camper Name _________________________________ Grade ______ T-Shirt Size _______

Emergency Contact Information:

Name______________________________  Phone Number __________________________

In case of emergency (medical), I understand every attempt will be made to contact the parent or guardian of the camper.  If they are unreachable, I give permission to McAuley High School to ensure medical treatment for my child.  I assume risk of injury to my child, or loss of property, and will make no claim against McAuley HS or its staff.

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Parent/Guardian Signature                   Date