MACS Events

🎓 Alumni Giving Competition Update! 💙

We’re excited to share the latest results in our Alumni Giving Competition — and it’s heating up! 🔥

💰 Top Giving Generation:
🥇 Boomers lead the way with $52,616.50 raised!
Gen X: $783.25
Millennials: $77.25

🏆 Top Giving Class:
🥇 Class of 1962 – an incredible $41,176 donated!
2️⃣ Class of 1952 – $6,090
3️⃣ Class of 1959 – $2,025

📈 Top Classes by Participation (%):
It’s a 3-way tie!
🎉 Class of 2011, 1968, & 1959 are all leading in participation!

Thank you to all our alumni who have given so far! Your support makes a lasting impact. 💙

Updated Luncheon Date for Classes of 1970, 1975, and 2025!

The luncheon with the McDonell Central Catholic High School Classes of 1970 and 1975, along with the Class of 2025, has been rescheduled. It will now take place on Thursday, May 15 beginning at 11:15 a.m. in the Commons Area at McDonell Central Catholic High School.

We look forward to this special opportunity to bring together alumni and graduating seniors for a meaningful gathering across generations! See the postcard for more information.

We are extending the McDonell Alumni Giving Competition until June 15th! You still have time to represent your class, earn bragging rights, and contribute to the continuing success of your Alma Mater!

A generous alumnus has offered a Challenge Match during the Alumni Competition and for anyone who chooses to donate to the Fund-a-Need through June 15th! It is a 1 for 2 match. For every $2 we raise he will donate an additional dollar.

Alumni Giving Competition Update:
Class of 1955: $25.00
Class of 1959: $1,000.00
Class of 1960: $103.00
Class of 1962: $40,000.00
Class of 1963: $100.00
Class of 1964: $50.00
Class of 1965: $50.00
Class of 1967: $1,100.00 (2)
Class of 1968: $206.00 (2)
Class of 1969: $51.50
Class of 1970: $153.00 (2)
Class of 1972: $309.00
Class of 1974: $200.00
Class of 1976: $25.00
Class of 1978: $206.00
= Boomers Total: $43,269.50

Class of 1989: $500.00
Class of 1988: $51.50
Class of 1994: $51.50
Class of 1995: $25.75
Class of 1998: $51.50
= Gen-X Total: $680.25

Class of 2011: $51.50 (2)
= Millennials Total: $51.50

Class of 2011, 1970, 1968 & 1967 are all tied for participation %.

🎓 Alumni Giving Update! 🎓

Check out the generous contributions from our alumni during the Alumni Giving Competition! Every donation helps make a difference for current and future students. Here’s the breakdown:

Boomers:
- Class of 1955: $25.00
- Class of 1959: $1,000.00
- Class of 1960: $103.00
- Class of 1962: $40,000.00
- Class of 1963: $100.00
- Class of 1968: $103.00
- Class of 1969: $51.50
- Class of 1970: $50.00
- Class of 1972: $309.00
- Class of 1978: $206.00

Boomers Total: $41,947.50

Gen-X:
- Class of 1989: $500.00
- Class of 1988: $51.50
- Class of 1994: $51.50
- Class of 1995: $25.75
- Class of 1998: $51.50

Gen-X Total: $680.25

Millennials:
- Class of 2011: $51.50 (x2)

Millennials Total: $51.50

🏆 Big Shoutout to the Class of 2011 for having the highest participation percentage! 🎉

Is your class on the list? If not, it’s not too late to join in and make an impact! Every dollar counts towards supporting our amazing school and its future.

It's time for an Alumni Class Giving Competition leaderboard update!🥊

New Leader Board:
🥇Boomers: $41,847.50
🥈Generation-X: $628.75
🥉Millennials: $51.50

New Top Giving by Class:
🥇Class of 1962: $40,000
🥈Class of 1959: $1,000
🥉Class of 1989: $500

Updated Top Class Participation:
🥇Class of 2011

The Class of 1962 and Boomers are leading the pack this week! But there's still plenty of time to rally your generation and claim the top spot. Tap your class or generation below to start donating now!
- Boomer: https://tinyurl.com/mpvvmvs7
- Generation X: https://tinyurl.com/5bz57aj4
- Millennials: https://tinyurl.com/y8h5b5uw

It's time for an Alumni Class Giving Competition leaderboard update!🥊

🏆Boomers are now in the lead with $51.50 with a donation from the class of 1969!
🏆Top class participation goes to the class of 1969 and 1995!

The class of 1995 kicked off the giving, and there's still plenty of time to get your class to the top! Tap your generation to start donating:
Boomer: https://tinyurl.com/mpvvmvs7
Generation X: https://tinyurl.com/5bz57aj4
Millennials: https://tinyurl.com/y8h5b5uw

🚨Bidding is Now Open🚨
The Spring Spectacular VIRTUAL Silent Auction is now live. You don’t have to attend the event to win and NEW ITEMS ARE BEING ADDED DAILY!

How does it work?
1. Browse the catalog > http://bit.ly/4iAL7Ag
2. Click ‘Sign in to Bid’. Then, click ‘Request an Account’ - OR - click here > https://bit.ly/3FBluAX
3. We promptly approve your account.
4. Place your bid!
5. Auction closes on March 29th at 8:45pm. Winners will be alerted via email.
6. Pick up your items at the central office.

✨FEATURE ITEM OF THE DAY✨
Blue Ox Festival Experience Package
Enjoy (2) 3-day Blue Ox Festival Tickets, a 2-night stay with Marriott Family Properties, and a $100 gift certificate from Calm and Collected Cannabis Co.
This package is sponsored by: Blue Ox Music Festival, Holiday Vacations and Calm & Collected Cannabis Co

It's time for the first Alumni Class Giving Competition leaderboard update!🥊

🏆 Gen- X is now in the lead with $25.75 with a donation from the class of 1995!

The class of 1995 kicked off the giving, and there's still plenty of time to get your class to the top! Tap your generation to start donating:
Boomer: https://tinyurl.com/mpvvmvs7
Generation X: https://tinyurl.com/5bz57aj4
Millennials: https://tinyurl.com/y8h5b5uw

🥊 The ultimate class battle has BEGUN! 🥊

From March 1 – April 15, every donation counts toward your class total for the McDonell Alumni Giving Competition! Will your class take the crown?

🏆 Last Year's Champions: Boomers - Generation Champs, Class of 1995 - Top Participation, Class of 1978 - Top Givers

Track your class’s progress weekly on the class leader board on our website: https://www.mcdonellareacatholicschools.org/support-macs/alumni-class-giving-competition.cfm

Final deadline: April 15 at midnight. 5% of all funds raised support the Alumni Association. Get competitive. Give back. Make history.

Need to step up as a Class Ambassador? Contact [email protected].

Donate now:
Boomer: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E330153&id=19
Gen-X: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E330153&id=11
Millennials: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E330153&id=12