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Join us for Winter Musical Dinner Theatre Experience - "Little Women"

Join us for our winter musical, Little Women, a dinner theatre experience in which the audience sits on stage and enjoys dinner and the show! The musical is based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Showtimes are as follows:

Friday & Saturday, January 24 & 25
Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
Show begins at 7 p.m.

Sunday, January 26
Brunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.
Show begins at 1 p.m.

Purchase tickets HERE.

Amelia Hlebak Signs National Letter of Intent!

Congratulations to senior swimmer Amelia Hlebak, who signed her National Letter of Intent to swim at Franklin College. Way to go, Amelia!

New Admissions Partnership with Xavier University

Mercy McAuley High School is pleased to announce a new admissions partnership with Xavier University. Beginning with the Class of 2025, the partnership will provide eligible Mercy McAuley students with direct admission to Xavier University and a merit scholarship offer, along with a stackable scholarship of $1,831.

To be eligible, students must submit a formal application to Xavier University during the fall of their senior year at Mercy McAuley and meet specific admission criteria, such as GPA requirements and leadership/service experience.

“We are thrilled to partner with Xavier University to provide our eligible students with a seamless, efficient admissions process to one of the nation’s finest Catholic universities,” said Lauren Clements, Principal, Mercy McAuley High School. “This new partnership reflects our commitment to providing our students with an innovative, college-prep education of the highest quality. We are confident that this agreement will open new doors for our students and create exciting opportunities for their future.”

 

 

Three Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent!

Congratulations to the following student athletes, who signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level!

  • Kristen Berwanger - Track & Field - Miami University
  • Caroline Moore - Volleyball - Oakland University
  • Ashley Sess - Volleyball - Northern Kentucky University

We are so proud of these student athletes, and we look forward to following their college athletic careers!

Congratulations, Harvest Home Winners!

Congratulations to the following students, who received ribbons for their art entries in the Harvest Home Fair Youth Hobby Show!

Photo: Color

  • Bella Meyer - Mountains - Honorable Mention
  • Bella Ventre - Phone/Roller Skate - Honorable Mention
  • Bella Ventre - Lights - 2nd Place

Photo: Black & White

  • Elise Overstake - Mt. Ranier - Honorable Mention
  • Elise Overstake - Sailboats - 1st Place
  • Bella Meyer - Plane Landing - 3rd Place
  • Bella Meyer - Cincinnati Bridge - Honorable Mention
  • Bella Ventre - Flowers - 2nd Place

2-D Original Artwork

  • Bella Ventre - Pomegranate Pencil Drawing - Honorable Mention
  • Lucy Fulmer- Low Poly Landscape - Honorable Mention
  • Margaret Evenson - Bottles - Honorable Mention
  • Maddie Burkart - Character Illustration Phone - Honorable Mention
  • Rubi Pohlmeyer - Hallway Drawing - Honorable Mention
  • Sophia Pinotti - Drawing of Bathroom - Honorable Mention
  • Maria Dollries - Glass Colored Pencil - Honorable Mention
  • Piper Frame - Stipples Portrait - Honorable Mention
  • Elise Overstake - Colorful Cousins Stamps - Honorable Mention
  • Sofia Schaffer - Chalk Pastel Horse - Honorable Mention
  • Gabby Fago - 3 Dummies Suckers in Pencils - Honorable Mention
  • Bria Hase - Forbidden Candy Colored Pencil - Honorable Mention

Original Ceramics

  • Kierstyn Hines - Halloween Cup and Saucer - Honorable Mention
  • Kierstyn Hines - Box with Lid - Honorable Mention
  • Bella Ventre - Vase - 3rd Place
  • Bella Ventre - Cassette Box - 2nd Place

Miscellaneous

  • Bria Hase - Flowers of Healing - 1st Place
  • Julianna Duker - Book Sculpture - 3rd Place
  • Gwen Agliata - Scull Sculpture - Honorable Mention

Needlework: Best Felted

  • Kristen Berwanger - Zach Effron - 2nd Place
Welcome, New Employees!

We are thrilled to welcome our newest employees to the Mercy McAuley family! From L to R: Abby Wells (Math Teacher); Dina Beluan Moore (Executive Assistant to the President); Brittney Billiter (Learning Coordinator); Liz Wells (Health/PE/Computer Lit Teacher); Maura Korn (Alumnae Engagement Officer); Brigid Huber (Director of Finance); Lauren Clements (Principal); Kathy Parsons (Music Teacher); Nicole Humphrey (American Sign Language Teacher); Tricia Anglin (Nurse).

New Entrance Project is Complete!

A Ribbon Cutting & Ice Cream Social was held on August 11 to commemorate the opening of our new main entrance! The new entrance is a visible and welcoming focal point for the campus and includes expanded space with new tables for students to gather at lunch and before/after school. The new entry also includes new glass doors designed for optimal safety for students, employees and visitors. The large circles within the entrance symbolize the Circle of Mercy! We are incredibly grateful to the generous donor who made this possible. Special thanks also to Hudepohl Construction, the Drawing Department, and our board members for partnering with us on this project!

Matt Schardine Named Head Volleyball Coach

Mercy McAuley High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Schardine as Head Varsity Volleyball Coach. Coach Schardine has been a part of the volleyball coaching staff at Mercy McAuley since 2019 as an assistant coach for the Varsity and JV teams. He also served as assistant volleyball coach at Mother of Mercy High School from 1998-2001.

In addition to his coaching roles at Mercy McAuley and Mother of Mercy, Coach Schardine has spent the past 24 seasons as an assistant varsity coach for St. Xavier High School’s volleyball program. He also previously served as head coach for both Northwest and Purcell Marian High Schools, assistant coach at Oak Hills High School, and a volunteer assistant for the University of Cincinnati volleyball program.

“We are thrilled to welcome Coach Schardine to his new role as head varsity volleyball coach at Mercy McAuley,” said Sierra Millar, Athletic Director at Mercy McAuley. “Matt brings many years of experience in coaching volleyball, both at Mercy McAuley and in the broader Cincinnati community, along with tremendous skills, passion and enthusiasm for our program. We look forward to an exciting 2024 volleyball season under Matt’s leadership.”

“I am excited to lead Mercy McAuley’s volleyball program, which is characterized by teamwork, effort, commitment, success, and school spirit,” says Schardine. “I look forward to continuing the tradition of excellence that our students, parents and community have come to expect from Mercy McAuley’s volleyball program.”

Mercy McAuley’s Varsity Volleyball Team won the Division 2 State Championship in November 2023.

Mercy McAuley Wins 5 Cappie Awards for "Once Upon a Mattress"

Congratulations to the critic team and cast and crew of our spring musical, "Once Upon a Mattress," on winning FIVE Cappies Awards at the Cappies Awards Gala at the Aronoff Center! Our awards included:

  • Catherine Foster - Returning Critic
  • Costumes
  • Hair and Makeup
  • Ali Lewis - Lead Actor in a Female Role in a Musical
  • BEST MUSICAL!

The cast and crew even had the opportunity to perform a song from the show on the Aronoff stage at the ceremony! We are so proud of our critic team, cast, crew, theatre director Kate Geckle, and ALL who make our theatre program the best in the city! Thank you and congratulations to ALL who made this amazing show possible! Bravo!

Kat Bowman Wins Marvelous Youth Award from American Red Cross
Congratulations to junior Kat Bowman, who was recently awarded the American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region's (CSOR) Marvelous Youth Award at the organization's end-of-year recognition event! The organization presents this award each year to one outstanding youth volunteer in the region.
 
Kat is the Founder and President of Mercy McAuley's Red Cross Club, and this school year, she also served on a youth leadership board as the CSOR youth outreach lead. In this role, Kat served as the contact for youths across the region interested in starting a Red Cross Club at their school and for youths needing assistance in planning a club event. She volunteered 100 hours and helped register 8 new Red Cross Clubs in the region! Next year she will continue to serve on the leadership team as an engagement lead for the CSOR region!
 
Congratulations, National Latin Exam Honorees!

Congratulations to the following Latin students for their exceptional results on the National Latin Exam!

 

Senior Lauren Birkle Wins National Essay Contest!

Congratulations to senior Lauren Birkle, winner of Founding Forward's National Youth Essay Contest! Lauren's essay answered the questions, "Why are responsible citizens important to our system of government? What can I do to develop the necessary traits to become one and encourage others to do so as well?" As the winner, Lauren received a George Washington medal and certificate, and Mercy McAuley Social Studies teacher Mrs. Lisa Heiert was on hand to congratulate her! Lauren also recently participated in Founding Forward's Spirit of America Youth Leadership conference at Valley Forge. Way to go, Lauren!

Vocal Ensemble wins FIRST Place in Show Choir with Superior Rating at Music in the Parks

Congratulations to our Vocal Ensemble, led by Music Director Mrs. Shawn Wyatt! They earned FIRST place in Show Choir with a Superior rating at the Music in the Parks competition at Kings Island! We are very proud of these talented vocalists!

"Once Upon a Mattress" Receives 24 Cappies Nominations!

CONGRATULATIONS to the cast and crew of our spring musical, “Once Upon a Mattress” and Mercy McAuley’s Critic Team on 24 Cappies Nominations! We are so proud of their hard work and cannot wait to celebrate at the Cappies Gala in just a few weeks!

Our 24 nominations are:

🔸Best Critique (Catherine Foster)
🔸Up and Coming Critic (Ella Adams)
🔸Returning Critic (Catherine Foster)
🔸Returning Critic (Ali Lewis)
🔸Graduating Critic (Helena Hennessy)
🔸Mercy McAuley’s Critic Team
🔸Marketing & Publicity
🔸Hair & Makeup
🔸Sound
🔸Props
🔸Costumes
🔸Sets
🔸Stage Management & Crew
🔸Featured Actor Female Role Musical (Madalyn Emery)
🔸Dancer Female Role (Rachel Heinz)
🔸Vocalist Female Role (Lydia Wright)
🔸Vocalist Male Role (Sofia Schaffer)
🔸Comic Actor Male Role Musical (Niki Essen)
🔸Supporting Actor Female Role Musical (Grace Koenig)
🔸Supporting Actor Male Role Musical (Abby Sewell)
🔸Lead Actor Female Role Musical (Ali Lewis)
🔸Lead Actor Male Role Musical (Andrew Childers)
🔸Song (Song of Love)
🔸Musical

Ali Lewis Wins Youth of the Year Award!

Congratulations to Mercy McAuley junior Ali Lewis, who received the Youth of the Year Award from the Exchange Club of Northwest Cincinnati! This is the 2nd year in a row that the winner was a Mercy McAuley student!

The Northwest Exchange Club’s Youth of the Month program recognizes the area’s most outstanding high school juniors. Monthly winners are selected throughout the school year by an interview team from the Northwest Exchange Club. The selection is based on academics, leadership, school activities and community service.

At the conclusion of the school year, all the monthly winners return for the Youth of the Year Banquet, which was held April 25. At the banquet, each student presented an essay on the topic “How has the increasing emphasis on diversity and inclusion impacted American youth?” Additional criteria include school activities, grades and community involvement. At the conclusion of the banquet, a Youth of the Year was selected - and this year, the award went to Ali Lewis!

As the 2024 Youth of the Year winner, Ali was presented with a personalized plaque and a $1,000 cash prize. She will also have an opportunity to compete as a senior for additional scholarship awards at the district, state and national levels.

Join us in congratulating Ali on this tremendous achievement! We are so proud of her!

Ali is a graduate of St. John the Baptist School.

Students Honored at Academic Awards Night!

Congratulations to the following students, who were honored for academic excellence in specific courses at the April 24th Academic Awards Night!

 

Three Student Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent!

Congratulations to the following student athletes, who on April 17 signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level!

  • Hayley Cook - Softball - Franciscan University
  • May Humpert - Track & Field / Cross Country - Kennesaw University
  • Lauryn Lambert - Golf - Thomas More University

We are so proud of these Wolves, and we look forward to following their collegiate athletic careers!

Welcome, New NHS Members!

Congratulations to the following students, who were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) on April 11, 2024!

Class of 2025

  • Shelby Binder
  • Molly Brunner
  • Emma Chapman
  • Claire Childers
  • Anna Heitz
  • Marie Hoelzle
  • Lillian Niehaus
  • Isabella Sweeney
  • Isabella Ventre
  • Elaina Ward

Class of 2026

  • Lydia Abay
  • Emma Adkins
  • Ama Baako
  • Rylie Bates
  • Aubree Bernecker
  • Olivia Braun
  • Lilly Cho
  • Maria Disbennett
  • Julianna Duker
  • Lauren Enginger
  • Brinley Fearn
  • Cassandra Harp
  • Jaden Jordan
  • Brooke Katterjohn
  • Adyson Kreimer
  • Quinn McGuane
  • Norah Meyer
  • Mya Mullis
  • Haley Murphy
  • Elise Overstake
  • Kara Reder
  • McKenna Rischmann
  • Ryleigh Simonton
  • Reagan Strickler
  • Madeline Sucietto
  • Michaela Tegge
  • Sophia Vincent
  • Josie Woeste
  • Atlas Zimmer
Latin Students Win STATE CHAMPIONSHIP at OJCL Convention!
CONGRATULATIONS to our Latin students, who are the STATE CHAMPIONS of the 2024 Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL) Convention! Our Latin Wolves defeated the reigning state champions, Summit Country Day, by over 200 points! Senior Grace Koenig and Junior Catherine Foster were the #1 and #2 ranked Latin students in Ohio, taking the top two spots in the Overall Convention Sweepstakes! Our Latin students brought home over 200 ribbons, medals and trophies from the convention and earned our first ever Latin State Championship!
 
The 73rd Annual OJCL Convention was held in Columbus March 8 - 10 with over 25 schools and 500 delegates in attendance. We are so proud of these students, our amazing Latin teacher, Mrs. Rachel Kless, and Ellie Kammerer '19, Latin Teaching Assistant & OJCL sponsor!
 
WAY TO GO, WOLVES!!!

Lauren Clements Named 2024-25 Principal

Mercy McAuley High School is pleased to appoint Lauren Thiery Clements as Principal, effective July 1, 2024. This appointment comes after a months-long, nationwide search launched in the fall of 2023.

Lauren, a 1999 alumna of McAuley High School, currently serves as Principal at Corryville Catholic Elementary School, a role she has held since 2019. Before serving as Corryville Catholic’s Principal, Lauren was Assistant Principal at St. Clement School in St. Bernard for three years, where she also spent the 14 years prior as a first and second grade teacher.

“I am honored to be selected to serve as the Principal of Mercy McAuley High School, says Lauren. “My Mercy education planted and nurtured the seeds of leadership potential within me, and I am excited to lead the young women of Mercy McAuley on their academic and spiritual journey during their formative high school years. Mercy McAuley’s curriculum and programs are exceptional, and I look forward to getting to know the members of our school community and helping to take Mercy McAuley to even greater heights.”

As Principal, Lauren will serve as the instructional leader within the Mercy McAuley community and will lead a dedicated team of educators and staff to ensure the success and continued growth of the school. She will also serve in partnership with the school’s President, Brigitte Foley, to develop strategic initiatives to help guide the school to the next level of excellence.

“I am thrilled to welcome Lauren as our Principal,” says Brigitte Foley, President, Mercy McAuley High School. “The search committee and I are very impressed with Lauren’s passion for Mercy, Catholic education, her tremendous leadership skills, her school administration and academic experience, and her ability to cultivate strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents, alumnae, and community members. Lauren demonstrates empathy, trust, and compassion, all of which are among the hallmarks of a Mercy education. She will undoubtedly have an incredible impact on our students and school community, as Mercy McAuley embarks on an exciting future ahead.”

Lauren earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Development from The Ohio State University. She completed her Master of Arts in Education from the College of Mount St. Joseph, and she completed graduate coursework in English as a New Language at the University of Notre Dame.

Lauren participated in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Aspiring Leaders Program from 2017-2019. She has served in a variety of parish and faith formation volunteer roles, including Eucharistic minister, children’s liturgy teacher, parish council member, Education Commission member, capital campaign committee member, and volleyball coach. Lauren and her husband, Joe Clements, Principal at St. Francis Seraph, have three children - Caitlyn, Jack and Joseph.

Please join us in welcoming Lauren to Mercy McAuley!