This fall I've met some truly amazing alumnae!  These alumnae who are returning to Mercy as moms of current students and and others are embarking on the first ever Alumnae Association Chapter in DC.  It's wonderful to put faces to names and to know that the Mercy mission is still very important to you.  I look forward to meeting more alumnae at upcoming class reunions and at events throughout the year.

~ Jennifer Stark, Alumnae Coordinator

By now you should have received, or you will be receiving soon, a brochure and letter outlining Mercy's exciting plans for the future.  Mercy High School is embarking on it's most ambitious Capital Campaign to date.  Nearly 70% of the $4 million goal has been achieved in gifts and pledges, but an additional $1.2 million is needed to make our dreams a reality!  We would love each alumna to be a part of this very special endeavor to move Mercy forward.  

You may wonder how you can play a part in this exciting project . . .

• If every alumna contributed at least $100 to Mercy, we would make our goal.
  
• Get your class to strive for 100% participation.  Every gift counts and will bring us one step closer to achieving the goal.
• For those classes celebrating a reunion, consider making a gift to support the campaign in honor of your reunion celebration.

Your gift to the Campaign will support updating science labs which are scheduled to be constructed in the summer of 2009, creating a student commons area, enhancing the Athletic Fields, providing air conditioning for the auditorium and Media Center, and  investing in the School's Endowment Fund.

Visit buildingmercysfuture.org to watch the campaign video, read more about the campaign, look at renderings of the campus improvements, and to make your gift today.

With the support of alumnae, like you, we can make these dreams a reality.  We invite YOU to be a part of this special time at Mercy.

A sincere THANK YOU to all alumnae who have made a gift or pledge to date.  Your support is truly appreciated.

Twenty Mercy alumnae gathered on October 11  to discuss the establishment of the first ever Chapter of the Mercy Alumnae Association!

Judy Richer hosted Mercy gals from classes ranging from 1953 to 2004.  These women discussed possible opportunities for involvement in Metro DC over tea and treats.  From service projects in the community to "girls night out," this group is looking towards bringing the Mercy mission to Metro DC!

If you live or work in the DC area and would like to be added to the Chapter mailing list contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office.  We look forward to hearing about the Chapter's upcoming events!

You are invited to the Alumnae Memorial Mass on Sunday, November 9 from 12:00 - 2:00pm held in the Mercy High School Chapel.  Fr. Joseph Romano will lead us in prayer in this special liturgy to remember alumnae and friends who have passed on.

Contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office for more details or to RSVP.

The Classes of 1968, 1978, 1988, and 1998 are celebrating their reunion years this November.  If you are interested in learning more about your upcoming reunion click here to visit the Mercy site to get in contact with your reunion planners.

Visit the Mercy website to check in to see if a reunion is being planned for your class.  If you are interested in helping plan, contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office.

Save the date to shoot some hoops with former Marlin basketball players this December.  The Mercy Alumnae Basketball Game will be held on:

December 27, 2008
4:00 pm
Mercy Gym

For more details or to RSVP email Coach Gary Morris.

Two Mercy students,  Patty Battersby '10 and Sarah Blake '10 are making a difference. They are co-founders and co-chairs of Blanketed With Love which makes blankets for the homeless, elders, and those in need. Featured in the Michigan Catholic for their amazing effort to help their priest's family in Africa, Patty and Sarah continue their mission and have raised about $2,500 to make more blankets.

They have received orders for more than a 150 blankets from a variety of social service agencies in the metropolitan Detroit area. Homeless shelters, soup kitchens, crisis pregnancy centers, and community centers that serve the elderly will be among those receiving these heart-felt pieces of warmth. Volunteers are always welcome! Stitch a couple fleece tie blankets in your spare time to assist blanketing those with love and compassion.

Extra! Extra!  Read all about some recent Marlin highlights.  Kudos to these teams!

The Swim and Dive Team captured the Oakland County Championship for the fourth consecutive year. The team depth was particularly strong in the 500 Free with six swimmers placing, 200 IM with five swimmers placing, 200 Free with four swimmers placing, and diving with all four divers placing in the top 16.

Golf won yet another Catholic League Championship!

Field Hockey Team  had several players receive Catholic League recognition.  Three Marlins received All Catholic, three received All League and one player received All Academic.  Bravo!

Check out the Mercy Marlins in action and stop by a game!  Click here to view the Athletics Calendar.

Attention all former Mercy Marlins- if you would like to return to the Mercy athletics program, join us as a coach.  We are looking for the following coaches:

JV Basketball Assistant Coach
Lacrosse Coach
Field Hockey Coaches

If you are interested, please contact Athletic Director Nancy Malinowski for more details or to apply.

Come back to Mercy to check out the fall play, the drama productions are as good (and better) as you remember them!

Join us to take a trip to St. Louis for the Mercy High School Fall Play "Meet Me in St. Louis." Dramatized from Sally Benson's Book and by Christopher Sergel, it is a story of a happy family's life as they anticipate the wonders of the 1904 World's Fair.

Tickets are $8 and performances are held in the Mercy High School Auditorium.

Friday, November 7th:       8:00pm

Saturday, November 8th:  8:00pm

Sunday, November 9th:    2:00pm

Mercy girls who reside and work in Metro Detroit are involved with an array of organizations and companies. From social services to performing arts, Mercy's alumnae are involved and are making a mark!  Check out what two young alumnae are up to in Metro Detroit:

Emily Mayberry '02 is employed at Wolverine Human Services and is getting the word out about the need for foster parents.  Wolverine Human Services offers free training for those who are interested in becoming foster parents in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Genesse, Washtenaw and Monroe Counties.  For more information about this organization or becoming a foster parent call 1-888-625-8669.

If you have attended or tuned into a Pistons game you might have seen Erin Nicole '04 on the big screen!  In addition to working for the Pistons, Erin is also employed by WXYZ-TV.  Click here to read all about Erin at the Palace of Auburn Hills!

Did you know that the level of alumnae participation in the Annual Fund is 5%?  We are grateful to all alumnae who make a contribution.  Your support is important and maintains the excellent Mercy experience for Mercy girls of today and the future!

Participation in the Annual Fund supports the school's operations to ensure that an excellent educational experience is maintained for all students.  If you haven't made a gift to Mercy, it's just a click away!