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Mercy High School Monthly Parent E-Newsletter - June 2009
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Wit's End . . . notes from the principal
Last Thursday, 177 lovely ladies formally ended their high school experience with graduation. This event was followed by a wonderful all-night party back at school. I truly hope that each member of the Class of 2009 has health, good fortune, and boundless opportunities in her future. I also hope that each one can look to service those in need and to contribute her wisdom in solving many of the world’s problems.
For every girl who remains a member of the Mercy community as a brand new sophomore, junior, or senior (after moving up!), I hope that the year behind you has not only challenged you but also inspired you to have lofty goals for next year.
I spoke to the graduating seniors at their commencement about something called “the butterfly effect.” Simply stated, it was proven that the single flap of a butterfly’s wing in one part of the world actually changes the weather that occurs in another part of the world. Any disturbance in the air alters what follows. My point to the seniors, and to you, is that each of us should really celebrate the impact that we have on the future. Every action, every movement, at every moment of our existence is contributing to the future . . . what will be (or not be). Too often, we think that things don’t matter, that people don’t matter. We couldn’t be more wrong.
Would the world be different if you weren’t here? Yes! Will the world be different after you’re gone? Yes! So while we have this short pause between life and death, and really one’s life span is only that, a pause, make some noise! Disturb the universe! At least disturb it on purpose, because indeed, you are making a difference whether or not you pay any attention. Make your disturbances ones that enhance the future.
And get a little rest this summer in between all the flapping of your wings!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Carolyn Witte, Principal
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Mercy Moment of the Month
GOD BLESS the Class of 2009!
Bye, Bye, Mercy High! CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck to the 177 extraordinary young women who received diplomas June 4th at Compuware Arena for the 64th Commencement of Mercy High School. Welcome to the Alumnae Association!
CLICK HERE to check out the spread in the Farmington Observer. And . . . did you know the Class of 2009 earned over $10 million in college scholarships? See more grads, white dresses, roses, smiles, speeches, and tears captured on film. CLICK HERE to view and order LIFETOUCH graduation photographs. Password is cwmercy2009.
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Mothers Club
Save the date for the Mothers Club Annual Mother Daughter Fashion Show Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Shenandoah Country Club.
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Dads Club
Be sure to check out the Mercy Dads Club web pages throughout the summer for events and updates.
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Hats Off to the Fine of 2009!
Scholarship. Leadership. Service. Character. Excellence. WOW.
Mercy gathered as a school on June 3rd to applaud the accomplishments at the annual HONORS CONVOCATION. From poetry and art, service and scholarships, biology and music, all were honored for their awesome achievements and a standing ovation to the seniors for a fabulous four years.
Sr. Emily George Award ~ Angela Haddad
Principal's Leadership Award ~ Kristen Malloure
Garn Griffin Athletics Award ~ Jordan Mueller
Salutatorian ~ Samantha Horsell
Valedictorian ~ Rebecca Guerriero
Teacher of the Year ~ Madame Joyce Campbell
Alumnae Coordinator Mrs. Jennifer Stark shared good news that the Alumnae Assocation of Mercy High School awarded ten $1,000 scholarships to deserving students as a result of funds raised from the Alumnae Tea for Tuition. Sr. Nancy proudly announced that in addition to the Alumnae Scholarships there were 22 Named Scholarships totaling $78,000. Mercy is granting a total of $88,000 in scholarships to 65 deserving students. Thank you to those who sponsor these scholarship awards and thank you to the all the students who submitted 430 essays.
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Let's Hear It for the STAFF
Stand up and applaud these super staff who achieved a milestone in serving Mercy High School. We appreciate you! We salute you!
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Mrs. Carolyn Arlen
Reception
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Mrs. Cheryl Corte
Media Center
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Mrs. Katy Koskela
Media Center
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Mr. Steve Morgan
English Teacher
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Ms. Ann Jamieson
Phys Ed and Health Teacher
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Mrs. Georganne Salvia
Social Studies Teacher
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Mrs. Patricia Sheid
Reception
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30 Years
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40 Years
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Mr. Isy Rodriguez
Business Manager
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Mr. Anthony Scalzi
Math and Science Teacher
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Mr. Will Gervais
Associate Principal
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Ms. Susan Smith
Art Teacher
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A fond farewell to Mr. Bryan Jeffreys who is moving back to Utah with his family to teach at the high school where he taught prior to Mercy and happy retirement to beloved funny man of many Converse English and history teacher Mr. Tom Schusterbauer. May God bless each of you as you begin a new path.
Religious Studies teacher Mrs. Alison Kline-Kator and husband Nick are proud new parents of Brendan Walter born Friday, May 29. All are heathy and happy!
Varsity basketball coach Gary Morris was inducted into the Catholic League Hall of Fame. Gary has coached at Mercy for 5 seasons and his record is 76-44 with district championships in 2005, 2006, 2009, Central Division champs in 2006 and two trips to the regional finals.
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SPONSORS! GOLFERS! FRIENDS! The 19th Annual Meg Mallon Golf Outing promises a tee-rific time to raise funds for Mercy!
Grab your clubs and gather a foursome to join Meg Mallon and Mercy alumnae and parents at the beautiful treelined course at Western Golf & Country Club on Monday, August 10th. Register by July 11 and save $50! And if you can't make it to golf there are plenty of banquet, hole, and apparel sponsorship opportunities. All are welcome to participate in this Mercy summer fun-raising event.
CLICK HERE for all the golfing details or contact mallongolf@mhsmi.org.
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Student Successes ~ APPLAUSE! APPLAUSE!
The Redmond Sisters are taking on the Capital! Chrissy Redmond '10 earned a summer internship at NASA to work on a joint project with Japanese space exploration. Karen Redmond '10 secured a biomedical internship at Walter Reed Research Facility.
Danielle Morrison '10 received a full scholarship from the Black Pilots of America to attend Flight Academy in Houston, TX to receive a pilot's license.
 CLICK HERE to read The Best of this year's ART & POETRY Compilation Image Is!
Science Olympiad 2009 - The Science Olympiad Team competed at Lawrence Tech earlier this Spring and Earned BEST NEW TEAM AWARD and finished 10th place overall along with these fine finishes: 4th place Disease Detectives Serena Sana '10', Paige Taliaferro '11; 6th place Electric Vehicles Katie Conely '10, Kelsey McGill '10; 2nd place Junkyard Challenge Katie Conely '10, Rachel Zalupski '10; 3rd place Write It, Do It Toni Rose Arceno '09', Kate Smith '09.
Mercy had a resounding number of Catholic League 2009 Scholar Athlete Award Nominees. The following girls were nominated for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership, and athletics: Volleyball - Bridget Hickey '09; Tennis - Alyssa Paul '09; Basketball Award Winner - Jordan Mueller '09; Field Hockey Kristen Malloure '09; Track & Field - Erin Keith '09; Bowling Award Winner - Samantha Horsell '09; Golf - Allegra Wrocklage '11; Swimming - Kaitlyn Jefferson '09; Lacrosse - Angela Haddad '09; Ice Hockey Maura Malone '09; Cross Country - Jennifer Martin '09; Softball - Brittany Stallworth '09.
The following students will be published in the CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS Anthology: Seniors Estee Alias; Reem Bata; Rachel Bellono; Kelly Cebula; Andrea Conover; Carson Cueter; Emily Dolan; Katherine Dougan; Felicia Flowers; Lauren Follmer; Dana Ford; Sara Fritz; Grace Griffin; Angela Haddad; Bridget HIckey; Samantha Horsell; Ariana Iafano; Katie Jenereaux; Sophie Juncaj; Deanna Lyght; Patty Malaney; Marissa Martz; Alyssa McKay; Jordan Mueller; Hannah Redigan; Leah Reinhold; Jillian Rozycki; Shelby Sagmani; Meghan Schneider; Nicole Spencer; Gabrielle Wild; Partrice Wiley; Jackie Winterbottom; Juniors Haley Bissonnette; Kira Boneff; Sarah Brooks; Lisa Carlson; Kelly Cubr; Anna Fischer; Amber Kassa; Kylie Meyer; Julie O'Hara-Fisher; Kristina Pattah; China Robinson. Mercy had an outstanding number of contributors this year!
 Michelle McCarthy '10 was selected as a recipient of the Microsoft DreamSpark Program based on her outstanding website she created for the Michigan Women in Technology Foundation Contest. Microsoft DreamSpark is a program that provides $2,400 of MIcrosoft developer tools free of charge to deserving students.
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The Council of 2009 - 2010
The students have spoken, the ballots have been counted, and the promo posters taken down. Time to hoot and holler for these elected officers for the 2009 - 10 school year.
Student Council Officers
President - Katelyn Constantakis
Vice President - Tara Ellis
Secretary - Kelly Karpus
Treasurer - Malaka Saleh
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Class of 2010
President - Rachel Yaldoo
Vice President - Eesha Khan
Secretary - Kelly Cubr
Treasurer - Katie Patterson
Class Rep - Danielle Monette
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Class of 2011
President - Emily Shimskey
Vice President -
Hannah Constantakis
Secretary - Teresa Rotondo
Treasurer - Jessie Ronayne
Class Rep - Whitney Morey
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Class of 2012
President - Christin Samona
Vice President -
Taylor Gordon
Secretary - Alex Abowd
Treasurer - Lilliana Haddad
Class Rep - Melany Janer
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HRC - Gabi Costello, Maura Fitzsimons, Michelle Ho, Jenna Mizzi
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HRC - Jasmine Hart, Paige Taliaferro, Elena Vlachos, Sara Yockey
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HRC - Lauren Hensick, Whitney Jennings, Cortney McKay, Elaina Weber
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Is Your Name Listed?
 Each year we publish an online PRESS PROOF for the Mercy Family so that when we acknowledge your gift in the Annual Report it will be as accurate as possible. CLICK HERE (pdf) to view donors who have given July 1, 2008 through May 30, 2009. Please check that your name is listed correctly and in the proper giving level. Contact twsklut@mhsmi.org or 248.893.3538 with any changes.
We still need your help to reach 100%! If you are not listed, you have until JUNE 30th to make your gift to this year's Annual Appeal Fund and make a difference at Mercy High School. Click mhsmi.org/donations to DONATE to Mercy online. THANK YOU for all your wonderful support!
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Guess What
Mr. Baker and his 87 American Government students built elaborate web sites for their Congressional Simulations. They used Google Sites to host their resources, and each student produced a podcast with their Tablets using Audacity. Their podcasts, profiles, blogs, and score sheets were all hosted at the sites. Mr. Baker invites the school community to visit the cool web sites and podcasts created by Maria Bargardi, Larae Prater, Meghan Ronayne, and Samantha Wenson. Click American Government Student Web Sites in order to visit. Mr. Baker blogs on educational technology at Larry's Opinion Drive-thru.
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Latest and Greatest from the Alumnae Office
Plenty of Alums headed back to the Mercy Auditorium for MOVIN' UP. So many, they didn't all fit in this photo! Thanks for stopping by!
Calling all former Mercy swimmers and divers! The 5th Annual Alumnae Swim and Dive meet will be held Saturday, August 15 at the Mercy pool beginning at 5pm. Email Laura Bargardi at lbargardi@wideopenwest.com to RSVP.
MOSAIC in your mailbox! The Spring/Summer issue of the MOSAIC Mercy High School Magazine was mailed last month. CLICK HERE to view it online. Your opinion makes a difference! So if you have a comment to make or story to share, please send us an email at alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org.
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SNAPSHOT of Mercy
Smarty Pants
This year was the largest student turn-out for Quiz Bowl consisting of 6 teams and 48 girls from "newbies" to veterans. Between juggling practices, meets, tournaments, and homework, these ladies refined their skills and knowledge to accumulate plenty of winning points. You go girls! If you have a snapshot of Mercy to share, please send to jhearle@mhsmi.org.
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MNotes . . . miscellaneous info you need to know!
USED BOOK SALE - The Mercy Moms will once again be running the Used Book Sale. Drop off of books for sale will take place on August 24 and the sale will be held August 25. Please visit the curriculum page of Mercy's web site in early August to see what books will be accepted for resale. Students will receive schedules by mail at the beginning of August with further instructions on book purchasing from Mercy Moms and/or from our online bookstore through VarsityBooks. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Linskey at mjlinskey@mhsmi.org or 248.893.3568.
Used Uniforms - Uniforms that are no longer needed may be brought to the Reception Area. The Moms Club cleans and re-sells skirts, blouses, sweaters, and sweatshirts. Current sophomores (who will be in a new uniform for fall) and seniors are asked to bring in any items that are still in reasonably good condition.
Senior Parents - If you're wondering about a graduation gift and want something unique and personalized, how about adopting an auditorium seat in your daughter's name, with her graduation year. A perfect gift for your young Thespian, Mercyaire, Spirit Choir or Tri-M Music Honor Society Member. CLICK HERE for more information.
Summer Shopping - Click and shop at ONECAUSE . Hundreds of online merchants like Nordstrom, Lands End, Amazon, and more will give MERCY a nice percentage from every item you purchase. Simply register your information and select Mercy High School (ID 130214). If you are out and about at Target or picking up some tasty BBQ fare at Gordon Foods or Meijer, please be sure to designate MERCY. Click to register at target.com/tcoe , Meijer.com/MCRmember , gfsmarketplace.com or click here for more rewards program information.
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Looking Ahead to the 2009 - 2010 School Year
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| Meg Mallon Golf Outing |
August 10 |
Western Golf & Country Club |
| Used Book Sale |
August 25 |
Lobby & Media Center |
| New Student Orientation |
Sept 8 |
MHS |
| Classes Begin All Students |
Sept 9 |
MHS |
| Mercy Day Mass |
Sept 24 |
Auditorium |
| Parent Night |
Sept 24 |
MHS |
| NEW MOMS Welcome Dinner |
Sept 28 / 6:30pm |
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The MEMO will return to your inbox in September. If you have any questions or want to submit information contact jhearle@mhsmi.org .
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Want even more? Click the school year calendar and the Mercy web site . And don't miss all of the latest Mercy In The News articles. Check out the current announcements, view past issues of the MEMO newsletter , and browse the home page yellow box to link to what's happening today @ Mercy.
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