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FIESTA 2018: THE GOLD STANDARD
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Mark your calendars now for FIESTA 2018 on February 17. FIESTA, our annual fundraiser to support the Negotiated Tuition program, has a new look and feel this year. The theme, "Mercy: The Gold Standard," reinforces that Mercy makes a tremendous impact in our community empowering students to become strong, compassionate women who get things done and reach their full potential. We want our donors to see Mercy as their charity of choice. It is a bold, sophisticated and elegant statement of the school's stellar outcomes.
Chairing this year's event are Mercy parents, Brad and Lynn Muse. Brad and Lynn are the parents of Annika '18 and Carina '20. Hundreds of parent volunteers are responsible for helping the event run smoothly from set-up to auction item acquisition, to advertising sales, decorating, logistics, registration, and more.
The dinner auction is Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the La Vista Conference Center, 12520 Westport Parkway with check-in starting at 4:30 p.m.
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ALUMNAE AWARDS
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Know an alumna who exemplifies the Spirit of Mercy? The Alumnae Council has created two special alumnae awards. The Distinguished Woman of Mercy Alumna Award is for women who have graduated more than 15 years ago. The Young Woman of Mercy Alumna Award is for an alumna who graduated more than five years ago but less than 15 years ago.
Information on nomination criteria, the nomination forms and more information is available here. Self-nominations and posthumous nominations will not be accepted. The awards will be announced at FIESTA 2018 and presented at the All-School Reunion on June 3, 2018.
If you have additional questions please contact Katy Butts '03, Alumnae Relations Director & Events Manager at buttsk@mercyhigh.org or call her at 402.553.9424.
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 As a school, we gathered on September 22 to celebrate Venerable Mother Catherine McAuley and were joined by alumnae from around the world. The senior class chose four young ladies to represent Mother McAuley in their play (pictured left to right): Lauren Ramaekers represented Catherine's life of humility, Abigail Jones her life of advocacy, Molly Bartek-Miller portrayed the younger Catherine and
Anne Jandrain her spirit of hospitality. You can read more about these amazing young women on our
website.
This was also the first year that Mercy live streamed the Mercy Day Play. The stream was viewed by almost 11,000 people from all over the country and even as far away as Germany! Thank you for celebrating with us!
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Show your Mercy pride and pick up a free Mercy yard sign at school. These are available on a first come, first served basis. You must come to the east entrance during school hours to pick up one from Katy Butts '03 Alumnae Relations Director & Events Manager.
Put them in the yard, take a selfie and post on social media using #MercyHighOmaha.
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In the spirit of the feast of All Saints Day, you are invited to join the Mercy High School community in honoring all those who have gone before us at Mercy's Memorial Mass on Saturday, November 4 at 4:00 p.m.
RSVP by October 27
here or contact Katy Butts '03, Alumnae Relations Director & Events Manager at
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 This year we held our first Alumnae Job Shadow Day on October 11. Seniors were asked what careers they were interested in and were paired with an alumnae in that field. This included biomedical engineering, nursing, PT, health care, the legal field, law enforcement, teaching, marketing, and dentistry.
Two students visited Connie Ryan '70 at Streck and were featured on WOWT. You can read more about the shadow day
here
and view the segment on WOWT
here.
Thank you to all of our amazing alumnae who hosted girls. If you are interested in hosting a senior next year please contact Katy Butts '03 at 402. 553. 9424 or
buttsk@mercyhigh.org.
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ALUMNAE APPRECIATION
AT THE FALL MUSICAL |
 Come back in time with us to the founding of our nation for
1776 The Musical with an all-female cast! Help the girls kick off the theater season on Wednesday, November 29
at 7:00 pm. Seating is limited. Each alumna is limited to three seats including herself and two guests. Reserve early.
Reservations will be in order of response and you must RSVP to attend. Please RSVP online
here
or by contacting Katy Butts '03 at 402. 553. 9424 or
buttsk@mercyhigh.org
by November 22.
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 Mercy High School hosted the 36th annual Mercy Secondary Education conference last weekend. More than 170 educators from the Americas came to Omaha to discuss racism as a critical concern of the Sisters of Mercy. Mercy also invited guests to visit the school for a liturgy, tours, dinner and a school program, complete with the Mercy Singers and dancers, on Saturday.
Mock Trial Court
Mercy embarked on its first Mock Trial Court competition this past week.
Helping the team are attorney Mike Mollner and Judge Francie Riedmann Weis '81.
Mission Week
During October, Mercy's Student Council is fundraising for part one of their yearly mission. All proceeds go to the "Lift Them Up" campaign which inspires confidence in young girls in the Sudan. With the proper undergarments, they are more likely to attend school regularly. Alumnae, family, and friends can help contribute in providing this basic necessity. Donate online to support our Mercy sisters across the globe!
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SAVE-THE-DATE
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No School
Thursday, October 19
Friday, October 20
Lunch & Learn
(for prospective parents)
Wednesday, October 25
Memorial Mass
Saturday, November 4
Open House
Sunday, November 5
Food Sale Pickup
Tuesday, November 7
Alumnae Prayer Circle
Saturday, November 11
Alumnae Appreciation at the Musical
Wednesday, November 29
FIESTA 2018
Saturday, February 17
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