In This Edition
- Reunion Updates
- Reunion Recaps
- News & Events
- Mercy in Our World
- Roll Call
- Skippers Remembered
- From the Mercy Archives
- Mercy Girls Today
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Class of 1994 - 25th Reunion
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2020 REUNIONS
Class of 1960 - 60th Reunion
Class of 1970 - 50th Reunion
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2020 REUNIONS
cont.
Class of 1975 - 45th Reunion
Class of 1980 - 40th Reunion
Class of 1985 - 35th Reunion
Class of 1990 - 30th Reunion
Class of 2010 - 10th Reunion
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Reunions Already Celebrated
- Class of 1959 - 60th Reunion
- Class of 1964 - 55th Reunion
- Class of 1969 - 50th Reunion
- Class of 1974 - 45th Reunion
- Class of 1979 - 40th Reunion
- Class of 1989 - 30th Reunion
- Class of 1999 - 20th Reunion
- Class of 2009 - 10th Reunion
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- Class of 1960 - 60 years*
- Class of 1965 - 55 years
- Class of 1970 - 50 years*
- Class of 1975 - 45 years*
- Class of 1980 - 40 years*
- Class of 1985 - 35 years*
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- Class of 1990 - 30 years*
- Class of 1995 - 25 years
- Class of 2000 - 20 years
- Class of 2005 - 15 years
- Class of 2010 - 10 years*
- Class of 2015 - 5 years
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The Alumnae Office will be as supportive as it can for as long as it is able in regards to reunions. Class representatives must be solidified in the following months to stabilize an Alumnae Association that can survive and thrive outside the walls of Mercy High School.
*Planning underway!
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Class of 1989
30th Reunion
The
Class of 1989 celebrated their 30th reunion on an all-alumnae coastal cruise in January which was organized by CruiseOne franchise owner
Alexandra Millard Ghiozzi '89.
For 5 days these Skippers sailed on the Pacific Ocean sharing laughs and stories of their years at Mercy. Mercy grads from other years were also invited to book through CruiseOne to enjoy a cocktail party and a Mercy/San Francisco trivia event, with a portion of the proceeds donated to Mercy.
The combined donations from cabin bookings and Alex’s contribution brought in $2,000 for Mercy which was matched by December 31 for a total of $4,000. Thank you to the
Class of 1989 and all additional supporters!
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You're Invited: Spring Musical Sip 'n Social
Date: Saturday, Apr. 4
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Mercy High School
Cost: Free to Attend,
RSVP required
Join fellow alumnae from all classes for wine and small bites before the closing evening performance of Mercy’s last spring musical,
Mamma Mia! You will also have the opportunity to buy Mercy gear!
We invite you to support our dedicated student cast and crew by
purchasing tickets to this year’s spring musical, showing immediately following the alumnae reception at 7 p.m. in the Mercy Theatre. Have the time of your life at Mercy’s last ever high school musical! Our
Mamma Mia! cast is sure to dazzle as they dance and jive to ABBA’s best. Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers!
Our students are so grateful for the Mercy women who came before them—come back to campus and share your spirit of sisterhood with today's Mercy girls!
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Crab Feed Dishes Up a Good Time!
Last weekend, nearly 350 alumnae, parents, and friends PACKED McAuley Pavilion for this year’s Crab Feed at Mercy, raising more than $28,000 for our students this year.
Guests were served the best crab in the City by Mercy students and enjoyed two raffles, performances by the Mercy Choir, a photo booth, lots of shopping in the Skipper Store, and so much more.
Our dedicated Mercy supporters truly made this final Crab Feed memorable for all who attended. Thank you for all the love you continue to share with us.
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Online Skipper Store Open for Limited Time
You asked and we listened! Select Mercy sweatshirts are now available for purchase online. Pickup (at Mercy) or delivery options are available at checkout.
Things to Note:
- If you live in the area, please choose pickup. As we are short staffed, we don't have the capacity to operate a full-blown online store operation. All orders must be picked up by May 29, 2020 - NO EXCEPTIONS.
- If you live outside of the general area, we can mail your item. Depending on where you live, you may be charged additional shipping after checkout in certain cases. Mercy will contact you if additional shipping is necessary.
- We are placing special orders, so please allow a few weeks to receive your item.
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LAST CHANCE for Alum Cardigan - Order by Feb. 28
Showcase your Mercy pride and have a lifelong Mercy memento by ordering an exclusive Alumna Varsity Cardigan! Your order includes your grad year embroidered on the sleeve.
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Mercy's Official Class Ring - Order by Feb. 25
Misplaced your class ring or didn't order one in high school? Now is your final chance to order the Official Class Ring for Mercy High School from Jostens and at a special savings of $30 off all rings. If you are interested in ordering or have questions, contact
Georgia Wasley.
A Jostens representative will be on campus on Tuesday, February 25 to answer questions and take orders.
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Help Identify Valedictorian of Your Graduating Class
Were you valedictorian of your class or do you remember who was? Mercy would like to compile a complete list of our valedictorians for our alumnae records.
We are still missing these years:
- 60s: 1961, 1962, 1967
- 70s: 1973, 1977
- 80s: 1989
- 90s: 1998
- 00s: 2000, 2006
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Mercy in Our World
Alumnae Living Out Mercy's Mission
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Gallagher '57 Reflects About Choosing Religious Life
Mercy
Sister Toni Lynn Gallagher '57 is celebrating her 60th jubilee year and offered a reflection on how she decided to follow in the footsteps of the Mercy Sisters who taught her as a child.
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How do you live out Mercy’s mission every day?
What values from Mercy are you bringing to your community? How do you address the critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy—volunteering in your church community, donating time to the homeless, assisting as a mentor, advocating for the marginalized and disenfranchised?
We want to share your “Mercy” to inspire others to do the same!
Please share your story for
Mercy In Our World by emailing Georgia Wasley '09, Alumnae Development Officer, at
gwasley@mercyhs.org.
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Roll Call
Grads who have recently "checked in"
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Natalie (Lee) Garay Toney '57
Update: Just finished a concert with Kathryn Crosby!
Lynne Pozza Fahs '65
Update: Mercy will always hold a special place in my heart! Many of our classmates from '65 keep in touch with one another via email. This is one of the best results of the internet
—it allows us to keep in touch with our Mercy alums!
Marianne Lacey Doyle '74
Current City: Fremont, CA
Elaine Leathley Shively '75
Current City: Genoa, NV
Update: My husband and I retired and moved to Genoa, NV in 2016. Our three children and five grandchildren are still in the Bay Area. We love to travel and keep busy volunteering in our historic town.
Cheryl Torres Watkins '80
Job Title: Senior Project Controls Analyst for PG&E
Current City: Pacifica, CA
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Mary Kilgariff Weese '85
Current City: Seattle, WA
Charlotte Micallef '89
Job Title: Health Program Specialist for State of California
Current City: Sacramento, CA
Nicole Emmons Ford '91
Current City: San Anselmo, CA
Stephanie Brandin Ibarra-Rivera '92
Current City: San Francisco , CA
Grace Powers '04
Current City: Santa Rosa, CA
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Patricia Deruette Miller '57
October 20, 1939 - January 30, 2020
Pat was born in San Francisco on October 20, 1939. After graduating from Epiphany School, she went to Mercy High School San Francisco. Upon graduation in 1957 she attended Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont where she graduated in 1961.
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Angela Donohue '87
August 19, 1969 - February 2, 2020
Angela Christine Donohue, 50, of Brentwood, CA, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2020 following a short illness. Angela was born August 19, 1969 in San Francisco, CA, where she attended St. Cecilia School and Mercy High School. She earned her R.N. degree in the Nursing Program at San Francisco State University.
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From the 1960 Yearbook:
Barbara Howard '62, Monica Mitchell, Beverly Rabbe
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Share Your Mercy Memories With Us!
We have a special request from all who have attended Mercy High School - WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS and YOUR MEMORIES OF MERCY!
Please email your pictures with a caption to Georgia Wasley '09, Alumnae Development Officer, at
gwasley@mercyhs.org
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Mercy Girls Today
Student News & Events, For You!
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ATHLETICS: Final Basketball Game & Senior Night Tonight
Date: Today, Feb. 12
Time: JV Basketball 5 - 6 p.m., Senior Night Ceremony 6 p.m., Varsity Basketball 6:30 p.m.
Location: McAuley Pavilion
Free to attend
Support our Winter Sports and Spirit Squad senior athletes tonight and cheer on our basketball teams for the last time.
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Ash Wednesday Liturgy - Feb. 26
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26
Time: 9:45 - 11:10 a.m.
Location: McAuley Pavilion
Free to attend,
RSVP
required
All alumnae are invited to reflect with our school community as faithful participants at our special liturgies.
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12th Annual Women In The Arts (WITA) Exhibition
Date: Thursday, Feb. 27
Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: McAuley Art Gallery (McAuley Pavilion)
Free to attend, RSVP required
Come meet the artists of Mercy’s Women in the Arts and enjoy their beautiful artwork on display during their 12th Annual Exhibition and Reception.
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Mercy’s Lenten Food Drive
Lent marks Mercy's Lenten Food Drive which is an annual fundraiser run by the Core Team and it’s their biggest fundraiser of the year! We collect money and/or cans throughout all of Lent with all proceeds going to a local organization.
We ask you to consider donating cans or money to the cause. We encourage you to give what you can. Let’s think of those in our local communities who cannot afford to feed themselves or don’t have access to food.
When: February 26 - April 8
Where: Mercy High School, Main Office
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Violins of Hope Recap
“All were silent in the gymnasium at San Francisco’s all-girls Mercy High School while renowned violinist Hannah Tarley tuned her instrument. For the next 4½ minutes, she performed Bach’s Sonata No. 2, a sweet but melancholy piece.”
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Mercy 5k Meetups!
Mercy students, teachers, staff, family and friends
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all invited!
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Terry '02 Invites All Alumnae to Meet
Date: Saturday, Feb. 15
Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Roosevelt Middle School 460 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, 94118
All Mercy alumnae, family, and students are invited to a strategy session to align the diverse efforts of everyone who loves Mercy and wants to support the mission of the school.
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Stay Connected with Mercy
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Update your contact information with Mercy so you can receive news and announcements about alumnae events and reunions!
We love to know how our alumnae are making a difference in our world!
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Alumnae Questions?
Contact Georgia Wasley '09, Alumnae Development Officer, at 415-872-0968 or
gwasley@mercyhs.org.
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Giving is a True Act of Mercy
Mercy needs your support now more than ever. Please consider making a gift to Mercy today.
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Our Mission
Mercy High School, San Francisco, educates women to pursue lives of spiritual and intellectual depth, determination, and daring action to improve our world as an inclusive, Catholic, college preparatory community enlivened by the Gospel of Jesus and the charism of the Sisters of Mercy.
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