Dear Parents,
The school year of 2010-2011 brings 125 years of Catholic education to Southwest Missouri. The class of 2011 will be part of events that will create memories for a life time. I met with the student council this week and we have decided to honor alumni throughout the year. If you would like to nominate a recipient for this prestigious award, please submit their name to the school office. The first day of school (August 18, 2010) will bring with it the opportunity for your child to purchase a spirit shirt sponsored by the McAuley student council to be worn in conjunction to the blue jean day schedule. The alumni Association is planning an All-School Reunion for the 125th anniversary celebration which will take place the weekend of September 10th. Please check your newsletter or the JACS system website for details. Other events will be posted as more information is gained.
The fall semester at McAuley brings with it the introduction of our new CO-OP with College Heights. We welcome the students of College Heights who will don the Warrior uniform for our first year of co-op football and we wish the best of luck to our students who will play for the College Heights soccer team. Tennis is also open for the fall season. Homecoming will take place September 10, 2010 at MSSU when the Warriors take on Ash Grove. The McAuley Cheerleaders brought home the Spirit Stick and four ribbons consisting of Excellent and Superior performances in the summer program sponsored by the National Cheerleaders Association. The girls have been invited to perform in the Christmas parade of Disney World in December. Mary Black was the winner of the Joplin Globes’ Diva contest. The story included photos and details of last year’s prom and Mary’s very special date her brother Scottie. McAuley Catholic High School graduate Edward Conrad recently graduated from West Point Military Academy. Edward was a member of the McAuley class of 2006. Father Paul Tran a graduate of McAuley headed another very successful Marian Days event in Carthage.
As you can see it has been a very eventful and exciting summer. I look forward to another year of accomplishment and spiritual example from the students of McAuley Catholic High School. As I enter my 9th year at McAuley, I am reminded of how fast time slips away and therefore, I encourage all parents to enjoy every moment of the 2010-2011 school year and to spend time as a family discussing the importance of high school in the lives of your children. May God Bless the parents, students, faculty and staff of McAuley Catholic High School throughout the coming school year.
Sincerely,
Gene Koester
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