Mercy is celebrating Catholic Schools Week and embracing the theme "Catholic Schools Celebrate Service!" Mercy students are involved with service projects in their neighborhoods as well as around the globe. From the yearly Focus: HOPE Food Drive which helps those in need in Metro-Detroit to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Mercy School in Cambodia, Mercy High School students are making a difference in our world today.
We know that Mercy alumnae have continued the fine tradition of service. Are you involved in a special service activity? Share your story about how you serve your community or church in a meaningful way and send an email to alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org. Your story may appear in an upcoming publication!
~ Jennifer Stark, Alumnae Coordinator
Mercy Women . . . Reflect, Reconnect, Rejoice
If you live in the area, mark your calendar for Thursday, March 12 to attend an evening of reflection and prayer during the Lenten season. A simple meal of soup and conversation with other Mercy women will warm your spirit. The meal will be followed by a special speaker, Director of the Office of Family Life for the Archdiocese of Detroit Kathleen Tomaszewski.
Thursday, March 12 5:30 - 6:30pm Soup Supper ~ Mercy Development Office 6:30 - 8:30pm Speaker and prayerful reflection ~ Mercy High School Chapel
Contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office by email or phone 248.476.3270 to RSVP.
Heart of Mercy Winners
Religious Studies Teacher Ann Lusch and current student Megan Devine '09 were awarded the prestigious and heartfelt HEART of MERCY Award on January 29, 2009 to kick off Catholic Schools Week. Students and staff praised and applauded both of them for their uplifting spirits and everlasting loyalty to living out the Mercy Values.
From Rumor Control Central by Tom Schusterbauer
About 5 years ago, I missed a few days for surgery. I wrote a letter to students and parents, emphasizing that, indeed, this was not life threatening.
Result: when I came back I learned that I'd had a stroke, a heart attack, the amputation of various body parts. There it was, the Mercy Rumor Mill in full force.
Well, kids, this rumor is now officially a fact. After 41 years of teaching, 30 here at Mercy, I'm about to ride off into the sunset (it will probably be raining). But as I ride off, I will take with me many of my classroom and office artifacts, as well as the memory of my friends on staff, and of course, my students who stayed by my side when the dark brown hair and beard turned to grey and then to white. And supplied tissue when I began to drool.
My students, and my students alone, are the reason I chose to teach. I will miss them mightily.
My future?
Staying up late on Sunday nights, staying in touch with current students and those from decades ago via Facebook. And working as a part-time tender of the bar at Dick O'Dow's genuinely Irish pub in downtown Birmingham as soon as the smoking ban passes. And, of course, reading and going to the movies.
So grads who are in their 50s, 40s, 30s and in the last nine years of their 20s, belly up to the bar, I'll pull you a pint, and we'll laugh, just as we used to when the world was a wee bit younger and we were together.
Mercy on the Move . . . to Florida
Do you live, or spend your winters, in Florida? If so, Mercy is coming to you!
Join us for an afternoon event in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. It's a chance to meet other Mercy girls in the area and reminisce over Mercy memories. Saturday, March 7
1:00 - 4:00
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Thank you to our co-organizers Catherine Paler-Amaya '85 and gracious hostess Kathy Hattam Wisne '71!
Watch your mailbox, invitations are on their way. For more details, or to RSVP contact Jennifer Stark by email or phone 248.476.3270.
Attend the Auction
The invitations have been sent and the donations are still arriving. Now all we need is for you to share this magical evening with us. Experience the Mercy Auction at its NEW VENUE - The Diamond Center at Rock Financial Showplace.
Join us on Saturday, February 28 for an evening out on the town to support your alma mater! Purchase an individual $100 ticket or gather a group of friends and sponsor a table of 10 for the discounted price of $800 - - a $200 savings! If you graduated in the years 1988-2008, you're in luck! A discounted rate of $85 is available to you.
Here are a few exciting items up for bid at this year's Auction!
Jonas Brothers Mania!
Bring home a framed Disney "Camp Rock" movie poster and autographed photo of the Jonas Brothers. Perfect for that "Jo-Bro" fan in your life. -- Donated by Gary and Anna Zatkoff
Hat Trick
Autographed Igor Larionov picture with Hall of Fame indoctrination and autographed custom wines from Igor's collection. Triple Overtime, Cabernet Sauvignon "The Hat Trick", and Reserve Shiraz "Playmaker." -- Donated by Stephen Lord
Take a Seat
Adopt-A-Seat in Mercy's Auditorium complete with engraved brass nameplate and certificate inscribed with the name and seat location. -- Donated by Mercy High School
Mercy student wins web design contest
Mercy student Michelle McCarthy '10 was awarded first place in the 2008 Michigan Council Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) web contest. MCWT challenged contestants to design a web site to address the common question of "How can I plan for and reach my dream career?" Michelle's web site GT, or Girls into Technology, focuses on giving advice, tips, and links for high school girls about courses, college, and careers.
Michelle was featured in the Detroit Free Press, Farmington Observer, Great Lakes IT Report, and on WJR AM 760 talking about her tech experiences and urging girls to explore the field of technology. Michelle was invited back to WJR to be a part of an upcoming show "Teens Into Technology."
Pal Pics
A group of ladies from the class of 1973 gathered for a Christmas luncheon. This group of alumnae have kept in touch for the last 37 years and have made it a tradition to get together. Pictured back row from left to right, Laura Dougherty Ferranti, Denise Redford Dean, Janice Ohsowski Dahl, Mary Finger Hall-Price, Patrice Patula Avery, Sharon Ziegler Steinbock, and Carol Wilk Roubal-Mitchell. Front row from left to right, Mary Gamache Jakary, Maureen Look, Mary Ellen Bender, and Janice Watson Shada. Submitted by Mary Finger Hall-Price
Recognize these faces? Members of the class of 1978 got together to celebrate their 30th reunion. Submitted by Patti Dooley Brown '78
Keep those pictures coming! Take a picture of you and your Mercy pals and email it to alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org.
Calling all News!
Do you have exciting news to share? Please submit to the Alumnae Office to be included in the Spring edition of the MOSAIC.
If you live out of the country, you don't have to miss out on class notes and Mercy news. The MOSAIC magazine is posted on the Mercy website for you to view.
Didn't receive the Fall edition of the MOSAIC? Make sure that we have your most up to date mailing address by updating on our Mercy website.
Reunions
Attention all graduates from the Class of 1959! The '59 Reunion Planning Committee is working on the details for your upcoming 50th Reunion on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Contact Julie Theiring Lacki at lacki88@hotmail.com or Margaret Maierle Huang at marghuang@msn.com.
Check out reunion photo galleries for those reunions that happened in November on the Mercy website.
Athletic Openings
Mercy is looking for J.V. and Varsity Coaches for Lacrosse. If you are interested in applying contact Athletic Director Nancy Malinowski at nmmalinowski@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3539.
Save the Date for Tea
Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 26 for the 5th Annual Tea for Tuition. Plans are currently underway for this Alumnae Association tradition.
Check out the pictures from the 2008 Tea for Tuition to see how the Mercy Gym is transformed by beautiful tables and over 200 women sipping tea!
If you are interested in hosting a table, or would like more information, please contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office.
2009 Distinguished Alumna Award
Each spring we take time to celebrate and honor a Mercy alumna who is making a difference in our world today. Do you have an alumna in mind who is living the Mercy values? We would like to hear from you! Contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office to receive materials to nominate an alumna today.
All nominations must be received by noon EST on February 25, 2009.
Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2009 Distinguished Alumna Award recipient at the Tea for Tuition in April.
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Religious Studies Teacher Ann Lusch and current student Megan Devine '09 were awarded the prestigious and heartfelt HEART of MERCY Award on January 29, 2009 to kick off Catholic Schools Week. Students and staff praised and applauded both of them for their uplifting spirits and everlasting loyalty to living out the Mercy Values.
Bring home a framed Disney "Camp Rock" movie poster and autographed photo of the Jonas Brothers. Perfect for that "Jo-Bro" fan in your life. -- Donated by Gary and Anna Zatkoff
Autographed Igor Larionov picture with Hall of Fame indoctrination and autographed custom wines from Igor's collection. Triple Overtime, Cabernet Sauvignon "The Hat Trick", and Reserve Shiraz "Playmaker." -- Donated by Stephen Lord
Adopt-A-Seat in Mercy's Auditorium complete with engraved brass nameplate and certificate inscribed with the name and seat location. -- Donated by Mercy High School
Mercy student Michelle McCarthy '10 was awarded first place in the 2008 Michigan Council Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) web contest. MCWT challenged contestants to design a web site to address the common question of "How can I plan for and reach my dream career?" Michelle's web site GT, or Girls into Technology, focuses on giving advice, tips, and links for high school girls about courses, college, and careers. 
A group of ladies from the class of 1973 gathered for a Christmas luncheon. This group of alumnae have kept in touch for the last 37 years and have made it a tradition to get together. Pictured back row from left to right, Laura Dougherty Ferranti, Denise Redford Dean, Janice Ohsowski Dahl, Mary Finger Hall-Price, Patrice Patula Avery, Sharon Ziegler Steinbock, and Carol Wilk Roubal-Mitchell. Front row from left to right, Mary Gamache Jakary, Maureen Look, Mary Ellen Bender, and Janice Watson Shada. 
Recognize these faces? Members of the class of 1978 got together to celebrate their 30th reunion. Submitted by Patti Dooley Brown '78
Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 26 for the 5th Annual Tea for Tuition. Plans are currently underway for this Alumnae Association tradition. 
