Wednesday, November 8, 2023 |
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“A Place to Soar” Honors the Sisters of Mercy: Introducing the Mercy Legacy Walk
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School proudly presents the Mercy Legacy Walk, a heartfelt tribute to the Sisters of Mercy made possible through the "A Place to Soar" campaign. Since the School's establishment in 1861, the Sisters of Mercy have been its steadfast pillars, shaping our school values and nurturing our growth. This walk pays tribute to their enduring legacy. |
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The Mercy Legacy Walk will guide visitors to the new Community Commons, illuminating the Core Values of Mercy Education: Compelled by Mercy, Educational Courage, Inspired by Faith, Principled Leadership, and A Voice for Dignity and Respect. Each Sister of Mercy who has served or graduated from our beloved Academy will also be celebrated with an engraved brick, securing her enduring legacy at the School. Originating in 1831 in Dublin, Ireland, the Sisters of Mercy, often |
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called "the walking sisters," broke conventions by taking their mission beyond convent walls to help the marginalized, including the poor, sick, and uneducated. Their exceptional acts of mercy fueled their rapid growth, now counting over 2,200 members in the Americas and 6,000 worldwide. Notably, the last Sister of Mercy to graduate from GMA was Mary Kay Eichmann, R.S.M., a member of the Class of 1967 (pictured below). |
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“A Place to Soar” marks a significant milestone, as it's the School's largest fundraising effort and its first major capital initiative in over two decades. Thanks to the generous contributions of trustees, alumnae, parents, and foundations, the campaign has already secured five-million-dollars in commitments toward its seven-million-dollar goal. This includes a one-million-dollar lead gift from the Connelly Foundation, which allowed for the official groundbreaking to take place on September 10, 2023.
The project, spanning 36,000 square feet, includes a renovation of our 1955 cafeteria and the addition of a new wing to provide more expansive indoor and outdoor dining and gathering spaces, academic seminar room, and counseling center. These spaces will foster innovation innovation, |
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self-advocacy, leadership, and community connections, all while paying homage to the Sisters of Mercy.
Individual donors or families are welcome to become named sponsors for the walk for gifts of $25,000 or more. Outright gifts, pledges payable over one to five years, and employer matching gifts also count toward sponsorship levels. |
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Learn more about the project, explore the new wing, and discover exciting recognition opportunities, from engraved bricks in our new Commons Courtyard to participating in our giant Monarch Butterfly Photo Mosaic to be installed in our new wing. There are countless ways to be a part of this historic flight and to honor family members and classmates along the way. |
Pictured: Past principals, Patricia Flynn, R.S.M., Kathleen Boyce, R.S.M., and Mary Alice Feenane, R.S.M., with Tim Durkin of the Connelly Foundation and Campaign Chair Teresa Araco Rodgers '91 P'24, '25 |
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November 9-12, 2023 Legally Blonde The Musical
The fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.
Buy Tickets — Thursday & Friday are Sold Out!
December 16, 2023, 7-8PM Candlelight
Continue the Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School tradition of Candlelight with our Christmas tableau and musical performances. The event will take place in the Performing Arts Center. December 20, 2023 College-Age Social Graduates from the Classes of 2020-2023 are invited to return to campus to reconnect with classmates and teachers before Christmas break.
Registration coming soon. January 15, 2024 Alumnae Day of Service
Gather with fellow alumnae on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for service opportunities. Email the Alumnae Board's Ministry & Service Committee Chair Mary Kate McNulty Gallo '02 at mkmcnulty@gmail.com to get involved. |
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| Don't Miss Out!
Make sure you receive all Gwynedd updates! If you have moved, updated your email address or phone number, or changed your name, please let us know by filling out the Update Information form. |
Note: Email Director of Alumnae Engagement Erin Reimel Clements '12 at her NEW email address: eclements@8782325.com. |
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| Legally Blonde The Musical is Almost Sold Out
Tickets for Legally Blonde are selling quickly! This fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances, this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! The Thursday and Friday night performances are already sold out, so buy your tickets now for November 11-12. |
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Mentors and Mentees Enjoy a Networking Brunch
Alumnae mentors joined senior students for the 2nd Annual Mentorship Brunch on October 21st. After networking and bonding over a delicious meal, students and alumnae divided into classrooms to participate in a speed interviewing exercise. Thank you to our alumnae for your commitment to helping our students branch out into the world! |
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| Work at GMA
Gwynedd is looking to hire a part time School Store Manager and a Head JV Soccer Coach. Learn more about the positions and apply by visiting the link below. |
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MINISTRY & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES |
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| Donate Coats to Those in Need
Join the Gwynedd community in giving warmth to those in need this winter! Donate your gently used coats and jackets to the annual Gwynedd Gives Warmth Coat Drive to support One Warm Coat, a national organization dedicated to providing free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability. Drop your coats in the red bin inside the front doors to help us reach our goal of collecting 700 coats. Donations will be accepted until November 17. |
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Calling on Classes Ending in "1" to Make Gifts to Strawberry Market
In an effort to keep the shelves of Strawberry Market consistently stocked, the Alumnae Association asks for donations from the members of the class years ending in the number that matches the current month. That means during November, we are looking for donations from the classes ending in 1. Please consider supporting this special alumnae-sponsored initiative in one or more of the following ways:
- Purchase items directly from the Strawberry Market's Community Target Registry and automatically ship to Alison McGrorty-Crotts, M.D., M.P.H. '04.
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Drop items off in a bin located inside Gwynedd's front door.
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Purchase a Target gift card and send it to strawberrymarketsmhc@gmail.com.
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Send money via Venmo to @Ali-McCrotts.
- Make a check out to Alison McGrorty-Crotts and mail to GMAHS.
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Submit Your Class Notes!
Did you have a baby? Celebrate a personal or professional milestone? Receive a degree or award? Get married? Fill out the form linked below to notify us!
And if you are preparing to get married or have a baby—let us know! We'd love to send you a GMA flag for your reception or a GMA bib for your little one. And be sure to snap photos, tag @gmahighschool on Instagram, and submit them with the Class Notes form. |
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| Alumna Welcomes Baby Boy
Meghan Campbell Costello '12 and her husband Joe welcomed their first child, Joseph Michael Costello, on September 28, weighing 10 pounds and 4 ounces. This little guy is ready to show off his Mercy Spirit with his very own GMA bib. Congratulations, Meghan and Joe! |
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Senior Athletes Celebrate End of Season
As the fall sports season winds down, we wish to congratulate and applaud our senior athletes on the field hockey, golf, tennis, volleyball, soccer, and cross country teams for their hard work and incredible dedication over the last four years. Go Monarchs! |
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| Gwynedd Hosts Blood Drive
Thank you to the students, faculty, staff, and community members who participated in the annual Blood Drive hosted by the Ministry & Service team in partnership with Red Cross. We collected 58 units which could save at least 174 lives! |
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Cross Country Runners Move on to the State Championship The cross country team participated in the District 1 AA Championship race where the team placed third and three runners—Molly O’Neill '26, Peyton Sullivan '26, and Reese Miller '26—qualified for the state championship race on November 4. Great work, Monarchs!
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| Speech & Debate Brings Home the Hardware
We are so proud of the members of the Speech and Debate team who competed in the William Tennent Invitational. Matilda French '25 won first place in Original Oratory and Madeline White '26 won third place in Declamation. Congratulations, Monarchs! |
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STEM Students Take a Field Trip
A group of Gwynedd Girls, accompanied by Ms. Naucodie and Mr. Berger, had a private tour of the "Pursuit & Persistence: 300 Years of Women in Science" exhibit at the American Philosophical Society's Library & Museum. They explored how women scientists have overcome obstacles to achieve breakthroughs, make places for themselves in science, and help others along the way. |
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Please send any personal or professional updates, questions about how to get involved with GMA, or other inquiries to the Director of Alumnae Engagement Erin Reimel Clements '12 at eclements@8782325.com.
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