Alumnae Newsletter: March 2010

Alumnae Directory in Progress

Due to requests by alumnae to produce a new Alumnae Directory, Mercy High School is working with Harris Connect to produce an alumnae directory scheduled for publication in November 2010. Over the next several months, you may receive postcards, emails or phone calls from Harris asking for updated contact information. We would appreciate your help in updating your contact information. All updates are returned to the school so that our database remains current.

You decide whether or not your personal information is published in the directory--make your wishes clear to the representative with whom you speak. Even if you do not purchase a directory, your updated information helps to keep you connected to Mercy!

Harris Connect is only collecting information for purposes of the directory. Your information will not be released to any third parties.

Alumnae Tea

The 6th Annual Tea for Tuition is taking place on Sunday, April 25 from 2-4pm in the Mercy Gym.  Twenty-four tables are currently reserved . . . but there is still time for you to sign up to host a table of friends and family.  The tea, treats and decor will feature a tropical touch and there are many fabulous prizes up for bid donated by alumnae, friends and local businesses.

The Tea for Tuition benefits the Alumnae Association Tuition Assistance Fund.  Ticket price is $25 per person.  CLICK HERE for more information about this event.

The 2010 Distinguished Alumna Award will be presented to Lillian Roumayah Shallal '68 at the Tea for Tuition this year.  Congratulations, Lillian!

Women Mean Business

A symposium featuring leading metro-Detroit business women will be held at Mercy on Thursday, April 22 from 7:00-9:00pm.  All alumnae are welcome to attend to hear success stories and to participate in a Q & A with a panel that includes well known women such as Florine Mark of Weight Watchers and Mary Kramer of Crain's Detroit Business.  Listen as the panel of women share their stories, their vision for the work world of tomorrow and their hopes for our next generation of young women professionals.

Vanessa Denha-Garmo '88, Jeni Ewald Wenson '85, and Ann Thomas Battersby '78 are a few of the alumnae who will be leading break-out discussion with the guests at their tables.

CLICK HERE for the entire list of women on the panel, details about this event, and to register online.  Tickets are only $20 per person.

Spread the word to women that you know about this unique opportunity to hear from successful metro-Detroit business women.

Evenings of Prayer

All Mercy women are encouraged to attend an upcoming evening of prayer in the Mercy High School Chapel:

Wednesday, April 14
Wednesday, May 12

Evenings of prayer begin at 7:00pm.  Prayer and thanksgiving is offered up to God for the gift of Mercy High School and the entire Mercy High School Community.  The Rosary will be prayed asking for special intercession of our Blessed Mother under her title of Our Lady of Mercy, Patroness of Mercy High School.  In addtion the Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed asking for Jesus' Divine Mercy as our needs and petitions are offered up.  The evening concludes with a coffee reception.

To RSVP contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office at jlstark@mhsmi.org or call 248-476-3270.

Mercy on the Move

Alumnae in Milwaukee, WI are meeting for dinner on Saturday, April 10.  If you live in the Milwaukee area and are interested in meeting Mercy grads, contact alumna Jessica Smith '05 for details at smithjes@aquinas.edu.

Attention all Mercy grads in the Chicago, IL area.  You are invited to attend a gathering at the home of Julie Olk Ehrlich '82 on the afternoon of Saturday, May 22nd.

Meg Mallon Gala Event

It's a party for everyone!  Celebrate the 20 years of dedication by LPGA pro, and Mercy alumna, Meg Mallon '81 on Monday, June 28, 2010 at Fox Hills Golf Club.

Join us for golf, dinner, and/or the party to celebrate with Meg Mallon and other Mercy alumnae and to enjoy the tunes from the band 50 Amp Fuse!

There are several ways to be a part of this amazing event:

• Golf Package (Hurry! Early bird registration ends May 10!)
• Dinner Package
• Party Package
• Sponsorship/Advertising Opportunities

Online registration begins next week!

For more information visit the website or contact Jennifer Stark in the Alumnae Office at jlstark@mhsmi.org or call 248-476-3270.

Celebrate with Sister Regina

Mass and Reception in honor of Sr. Regina Marie Doelker, RSM '56
Sunday, May 2nd
Mass at 2:00pm followed by a reception from 3:00-5:00

Sr. Regina's Endowed Scholarship Dinner Celebration
Monday, June 14
7:00pm
Diamond Center in the Rock Financial Showplace

To RSVP for either event contact mercyadvancement@mhsmi.org.

Join the Circle of Mercy

The Circle of Mercy is a group of people interested in helping make it possible for young women to attend Mercy High School by providing scholarships and tuition assistance. Their support may be structured as an endowed scholarship fully funded or funded over time. It can also take the form of a financial commitment over a specific period of time (usually 4 years or more), to be used for tuition assistance.

This special group of donors will be acknowledged in a special section of our Annual Report. Donors who establish endowed scholarships or make a long-term commitment to financial assistance may be able to meet the specific student that they are sponsoring. For more information, please contact Tom Sklut, Director of Advancement 248-893-3538, twsklut@mhsmi.org.

Run or Walk with Mercy Alums

This year, members of the Mercy High School Alumnae Board will be sponsoring a team for the 19th Annual Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure®, locally presented by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.  The event will be held by Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, May 22, 2010.  We would love to have you walk or run the 5K route with us!

Please register by May 4 in order to be included on our team.  Friends and family are welcome to join as well!  The cost to register is $25 for adults, $12 for senior citizens, $12 for children and students (ages 6-17).  Children under the age of 6 are welcome at the race and they need to be registered, but no registration fee is required for them.

Register for the Mercy High School Alumnae team here!

Click on Register Now and choose the Mercy High School Alumnae team.

Your race packets will be available at the Mercy High School Development Office for pick up the week of May 18, 19 & 20 (unless you opt during registration to have it mailed to your home for a fee).  We’ll send out more information to you as the race gets closer.

Mosaic in your Mailbox

The Spring/Summer edition of the Mercy MOSAIC magazine will be hitting mailboxes soon!  If you live out of the country, stay tuned to the Mercy website to read it online.

Reunions

Read all about them!  Mark your calendars for upcoming reunions, such as the Class of 1985 gathering this Saturday.  Check out photos fromp past reunions or read about recent class reunions such as the Class of 1959.