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Back to School Mass on Friday
A Back to Schjool Mass will be held on Friday. Classes will follow a D Mass schedule with Mass beginning at 10:20 AM in the gym. Parents and alumni are weclome to attend.
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Back to School!
It's that time again! Monday, August 25 is the first official day of school! Classes will be held from 8:00 AM until 2:35.
Students are reminded that we are in relaxed dress code. Monday is picture day and students will be allowed...
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Class of 2008 Leads the Area!
One hundred and eleven students have just graduated and we are extremely proud of their accomplishments.
Bishop McNamara’s Class of 2008…
- Earned over $3.7 MILLION in college scholarships
* 37 members of the class received...
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Rosary Bowl This Saturday
On Saturday, May 17, 2008, Bishop McNamara High School and Aquinas Catholic Academy will host Kankakee’s 2nd Annual Operation Rosary Bowl at the Bishop Mac gymnasium. The event will start at 6pm with the Live Rosary. Following the...
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Seniors Last Week
High school is winding down for Bishop McNamara's 111 seniors. Several events are planned as they spend their final week in our halls.
Wednesday, May 14 - Senior Retreat during the day and Senior Honors Night at 6:30 PM
Friday,...
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Spring Concert Tonight
The Bishop McNamara Band and Chorus will present their Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 7 at ONU's auditorium. The concert begins at 7:00 PM and admission is free. The chorus is directed by Deacon Pat Skelly and the band is directed...
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Auction This Weekend
The 24th Annual Auction will take place this Saturday, May 3 in the McNamara gymnasium. This year's auction has a Chicago theme and will honor Dorene and Jerry Hammes. Tickets for the auction are $100 per person.
Friday, May 2 is...
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Father Daughter Dance TONIGHT
The Fine Arts Club is sponsoring this year's Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, April 26 in the Mac cafeteria. Tickets are $10 per person and available at the door. Alumni are welcome to attend!
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Spring Musical This Weekend
Bishop McNamara High School will present "Guys and Dolls" April 18, 19 & 20 at Kankakee Jr. High. Tickets are $10 per person and currently available in the Mac Development Office.
The musical is directed by Deacon Pat Skelly and...
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Mass on Friday
There will be a school Mass with Bishop Sartain this Friday beginning at 10:20 in the gym. Parents and alumni are welcome to attend.
Classes will follow a D Mass schedule with dismissal at 2:20 PM.
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Mother Daughter Tea This Sunday
The Irish Alumni Association will be hosting its annual Mother Daughter Tea this Sunday April 6 beginning at 1:00 in the cafeteria. Tickets are $10 per person (ages 6 and under free) and all alumni, students family and friends are...
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Parent Teacher Conferences Wednesday
Parent / Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, April 2 from 7-9 PM in the cafeteria. Wednesday will be a D 1/2 day with classes dismissed at 1:10. Students are reminded that classes follow a slightly different order.
Thursday...
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Spring Break
Bishop McNamara High School is currently on spring break. Classes will resume on Monday, March 31.
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Final Quarter
A final quarter of the 2007-08 school year began on Monday. Report cards will be mailed out at the end of this week.
On Thursday, there will be a special service during homeroom in honor of Holy Thursday. Spring Break will begin...
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Light Show Tonight!
The Bishop McNamara Fine Arts Club will present their annual Light Show this Friday at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria. Admission is free. All are welcome to come and enjoy the talent showcase.
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Blood Drive Currently Underway
The Bishop McNamara Student Council is sponsoring a Blood Drive here in the gym today (Friday March 7) from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Walk-ins are accepted anytime.
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Mystery Dinner Theater This Weekend
The Bishop McNamara Fine Arts Department will present "The Affairs at Meddler's Top" at 7:00 PM on Friday, February 29 and Saturday March 1. The evening includes dinner and a fabulous "whodunnit" show.
Ticket prices are $18 per person...
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Lady Irish Place Fourth
Congratulations to the Lady Irish Basketball team on their 4th place finish at the IHSA Class 2A state tournament.
We are proud of you!
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Four Day Weekend
There will be no school on Friday, February 15 and Monday, February 18.
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Ash Wednesday Mass
Bishop McNamara will celebrate a schoolwide Mass for Ash Wednesday on Wednesday, February 6. Mass will be held in the gym beginning at 10:20. Parents and alumni are welcome to attend.
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Games Rescheduled for Today
Last night's basketball games have been rescheduled for today.
Saturdays schedule:
1:00 JV girls basketball home game vs. Normal U High
2:30 Varsity girls basketball vs. U High
4:30 IESA Regional Championship between MBVM and...
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Catholic Schools Week
This week marks Catholic Schools Week 2008, and Bishop McNamara is celebrating in a variety of ways.
On Monday, a schoolwide Mass was held with Bishop Kaffer and Deacon Skelly presiding. Four staff members were honored for their...
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Second Semester Begins
Second semester begins with the start of classes on Monday, January 14. Students are reminded to review their schedules and be prepared for any class changes they may have.
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Placement Test This Saturday 1/12
All 8th graders are encouraged to take the Class of 2012 Placement Test offered this Saturday from 8:30 to 11:45 in the Mac cafeteria. Students will need to bring two #2 pencils and the $30 testing fee. Checks can be made payable...
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Happy New Year!
Bishop McNamara High School wishes a healthy and happy 2008!
Classes will resume on Monday, January 7. Students are reminded to study during the break! Final exams will begin on Tuesday, January 8.
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Christmas Concert TONIGHT!
Bishop McNamara High School invites you to celebrate the holidays at our annual Christmas Concert to be held on Wednesday, December 12. The band and chorus will perform beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Olivet's Kresge Auditorium.
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Giving Back
As Christmas approaches, Bishop McNamara asks you to join us in giving back to the community.
The Student Council is currently hosting a canned food drive for the Salvation Army. Food items can be dropped off weekdays between the...
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Happy Thanksgiving
Bishop McNamara High School wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving break will begin at the end of classes on Tuesday, November 20 at 2:35 PM. Classes will resume on Monday, November 26.
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MACaritaville Drawdown Sat. 11/17
Get your tickets for the Huddle Club's Drawdown and Casino Night, November 17 from 7:00-11:00 in the Mac gym. $75 admits two people to the "MACaritaville" themed event and includes food, drink (margaritas are extra) and inclusion in...
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Fall Play This Weekend
Bishop McNamara High School presents its fall mystery/comedy ?Murder Runs in the Family? November 9 and 10 at 7:00 PM in the school cafeteria.
The play centers around Heather Pallfeather, whose stepfather died recently -- but...
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Mornings at Mac
Calling all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students! Join us for a Morning at Mac! Come on either Friday, November 2 or Friday, November 9 from 10:15 until 12:15. Enjoy school tours, classroom visits, student interaction and exciting games!...
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Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week will run from Monday, October 22 through Friday, October 26 and the Mac Student Council has planned a week of saying no!
Monday's theme was "my future is bright when I say not to drugs" and students wore sunglasses.
Tuesday...
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D 1/2 Day on Thursday
On Thursday, October 18, classes will run from 8:00 AM until 1:10 PM. Students will be dismissed at 1:10 so that teachers may attend department meetings.
Students are reminded that classes will follow a different order 1, 2, 3, HR, 7, 8, 4, 5, 6.
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Ceile Calendar Sale Underway
It's time for Bishop McNamara's annual Ceile Calendar Sale! From now until November 9, McNamara students will be selling calendars for $35 each. Buy yours now for the chance to win a minimum of $50 EVERY day of the year!
Call 815.933.7620...
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Mother / Son Mass & Brunch October 14
The Bishop McNamara Fine Arts Club will host a Mother Son Mass and Brunch on Sunday, October 14. Students, parents, alumni and friends are encouraged to join us for this special event. Mass will begin at 10:00 AM in the Media Center...
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Grade School Night TONIGHT
Bishop McNamara will be hosting a "Grade School Night" on Friday during the home football game. Grade school aged children who sign in between 6 and 7:00 PM will receive a t-shirt (limited to the first 200) and there will be face...
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Mini-Schedule Night TONIGHT
Parents are encouraged to attend mini schedule night from 7:00-9:00 PM TONIGHT, September 12. Follow your child's schedule while meeting their teachers! be sure to ask your child for his/her schedule!
Today is an early dismissal...
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Music Department Open House TONIGHT
The Bishop McNamara High School Music Department will be hosting an open house from 6-7 PM on Friday evening. All are welcome to visit the newly remodeled band and chorus rooms.
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Back to School!
Orientation has been completed and it's time to start the 2007-08 school year!
Friday is the first day of classes with a regular 8:00 AM start and 2:35 dismissal.
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Mac Fest Underway
Bishop McNamara's first ever "Macfest" is underway and the event is providing great family fun for all!
For the entertainment line-up and all the Fest details, visit the MacFest website by clicking here.
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Golf Outing July 13
The Irish Alumni Association welcomes golfers of all abilities to particpate in this year's Irish Classic Golf Outing to be held on Friday, July 13 at the Bon Vivant Country Club.
Cost is $100 per player and interested players can...
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Congratulations Class of 2007!
Bishop McNamara is proud to anounce that the 99 graduates of the Class of 2007...
- Earned over $3 MILLION in college scholarships.
* 37% of the class received 60% more in college scholarship money than they paid for their combined...
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Rosary Bowl This Weekend
Bishop McNamara High School and the Aquinas Catholic Academy Rosary Club are hosting the 1st Annual Kankakee Rosary Bowl on this Saturday, May 19 from 6-9 PM on the Bishop McNamara Football Field. All are invited to gather with other...
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Seniors Last Week
This week will be a memorable one as the Class of 2007 wraps up high school career here at Bishop McNamara High School.
Tonight (Thursday) is the Spring Athletic Awards Night. It begins at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria.
On Friday, graduation...
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Prom This Weekend!
The Junior / Senior Prom was held May 12th, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 455 Riverstone Parkway, Kankakee. The theme was 007 (in honor of 2007) "A BOND that Lasts Forever".
Prom King was Grant Senesac. His court included seniors...
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Spring Concert Tonight
The Bishop McNamara Spring Concert will be held this Wednesday at Olivet. The show features the Bishop McNamara band and chorus and will begin at 7:00 PM.
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Raffle Winners
Bishop McNamara is happy to announce the winners of this year's auction raffle. Thank you to everyone who purchased and sold tickets.
Photo: Principal Jim Laurenti presents the $75,000 check to grand prize winner Mary Puchinni.
Mary...
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Raffle Tickets Going Fast
The 2007 Auction Raffle Tickets are going fast! With only 200 tickets left, time is running out! To get your ticket, and a chance at $75,000, stop by the Mac Development Office between 8 AM and 3 PM or call the Raffle Hotline at 815-405-8918.
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Spring Break
Bishop McNamara High School is currently on Spring Break, with classes resuming on Monday, April 16.
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Mother / Daughter Tea on Sunday
The Irish Alumni Association will be hosting the annual Mother Daughter Tea on Sunday, April 1 at 1:00 PM. Tickets are available through Friday in the Development Office. Call 815-933-7620 for more information.
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Parent Teacher Conferences TONIGHT
Parent teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, March 28 from 7-9 PM in the cafeteria.
Wednesday will be a D 1/2 day with school being dismissed at 1:10.
Thursday will be a CAM schedule with classes beginning at 8:40 AM.
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Spring Musical This Weekend!
This weekend, March 23-25, Bishop McNamara High School will present "Little Shop of Horrors". Showtimes are 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday and 2:00 PM on Sunday. Tickets are $10 each and currently available in the Development Office....
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Casimir Pulaski
There will be no classes on Monday, March 5 in honor of Casimir Pulaski Day. Classes will resume at 9:00 AM on Tuesday morning.
The Winter Athletic Awards Night will be held at 7:00 in the gym on Monday evening.
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Blood Drive This Friday
The Bishop McNamara High school Student Council will be hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, March 2 from 8:00-1:30 in the gym. Appointments are not necessary and walk-ins are welcome. We encourage parents and visitors to stop in and donate....
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Dinner Mystery Theater This Weekend
The Bishop McNamara Fine Arts Department will present the fourth annual Murder Mystery Dinner this weekend. This year's mystery is titled "The Murder of Arthur Bennington" and is directed by Mr. Mark Lafevor. Join us Friday, February...
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Long Weekend
In honor of Lincoln's Birthday, there will be no classes on Friday, February 9 and Monday, February 12. Classes will resume at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, February 13.
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Phonathon Underway
It's Bishop McNamara calling...
The annual Alumni Phonathon is here! The phonathon kicked off on Thursday and the response was fabulous! Thank you, alumni for your genorosity. The phonathon will wrap up on Wednesday of this week.
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Semester Break
Bishop McNamara High School is currently on semester break. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 16 at 9:00 a.m.
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Class of 2011 Placement Test Saturday
All eighth graders interested in attending Bishop McNamara are encouraged to take the placement test on January 6. Plan to arrive at 8:15 for donuts and juice; the test will begin promptly at 8:30. Students should bring two #2 pencils...
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McNamara's Christmas Concerts
The Bishop McNamara Christmas choral and band concert will be held December 14 at 7:00 PM in the Kresge Auditorium at ONU. Admission is free and donations will be accepted.
The Jr. High Band and Mac Chorus will perform at Northfield...
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Immaculate Conception Mass on Friday
A school wide Mass will be held at 10:20 on Friday. Parents and alumni are welcome to attend. Sophomores' class rings will be blessed and distributed following the Mass.
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Cancellations
Weather Related Cancellations
Today's chorus performance at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has been cancelled.
Tonight's Varsity and JV boys' basketball game against Gordon Tech is cancelled. It will be made up sometime...
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Happy Thanksgiving
Bishop McNamara wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Classes will resume at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 27.
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MACaritaville Drawdown on Saturday
It's time for the Huddle Club's 6th Annual MACaritaville Drawdown. Be in the Mac gym, Saturday, November 18 from 7:00 - 11:00 pm. Each $75 ticket allows two guests to enjoy the Jimmy Buffett themed party including food and drinks....
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Janelle Concert Wednesday Night
She's opened for Michael W. Smith, sang for Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth II and now she's singing for you!
Bishop McNamara High School is proud to host Janelle in her "Livin' for Something" concert tour on Wednesday, November...
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Ceile Calendar Sales
It's time again for the annual Ceile Calendar sale. Each $35 calendar gives the buyer the opportunity to win a minimum of $50 each day of the year!
Student calendar sales are underway. Anyone interested in purchasing a calendar...
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Homecoming 2006 a Success!
Bishop McNamara's Homecoming Week is now a thing of the past. Thanks to the Student Council, everyone had a great time and created lasting memories!
Tuesday was "freaks and geeks" day. Students dressed in their best mismatched...
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Great Start to the 2006-07 Year!
Here at Bishop McNamara, the 2006-07 school year is off to a great start! We welcomed over 110 new students and they have enjoyed getting used to the high school life here at Bishop Mac. In additon to our new students, the new faculty...
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Mother/Son Mass & Brunch
The Bishop McNamara Fine Arts Club invites all to attend the Mother/Son Mass and Brunch scheduled for Sunday, September 24. Mass will begin in the media Center at 10:00 AM and brunch will be in the cafeteria at 11:00 AM. Grandmothers,...
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TONIGHT is Grade School Night!
Bishop McNamara invites all grade schoolers to come for for Grade School Night this Friday during the football game. Join us in the south end zone from 6:00-7:15 where will will have free food, fun, games and prizes! The first 150...
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Mini Schedule Night TONIGHT
Parents are encouraged to attend mini-schedule night on Wednesday, September 13 from 7:00-9:00 P.M. Meet your students' teachers while going through their class schedules.
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Eucharistic Ministers
Bishop McNamara wishes to congratulate the twelve seniors who were commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers during the first school-wide Mass on Friday.
Special Ministers of the Eucharist include seniors Jessica Butcher (St. Rose Wilmington),...
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Labor Day = Long Weekend
Bishop McNamara High School will not be in session on Monday due to Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m.
Have a safe holiday weekend!
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Back to School Mass on Friday
Bishop McNamara will hold their first school-wide Mass on Friday, September 1 at 10:20 a.m. in the gym. Mass will include the induction of our new Eucharistic Ministers and parents and alumni are welcome to attend.
Special Ministers...
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Back to School!
Bishop McNamara will be welcoming all students for their first full day on Friday, August 25. Classes begins at 8:00 and will end at 2:35. Students are allowed to be in relaxed dress code.
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Mass & Huddle Club Scrimmage This Saturday
The 30th Annual Huddle Club Scrimmage and Mass will be held on Saturday, August 19th.
4:00 PM - Mass of Celebration in the cafeteria. (sponsored by the Irish Alumni Association)
5:00 PM - Soccer Scrimmage (field) and Volleyball Scrimmage...
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Back to School Dates
The 2006-07 school year is quickly approaching! Below are some important dates of upcoming events.
Monday, August 14 - Cross Country, Boy's Soccer, Girl's Tennis, Girl's Swimming and Volleyball practices begin. (see web pages for...
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Mac Graduates Lead the Area!
One hundred and three students graduated from Bishop McNamara this past May. We are extremely proud of their accomplishments!
The Class of 2006...
* Earned over $2.9 million in college scholarships.
(32% of the class will...
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Graduation Slated for Sunday
On Sunday, May 28 the one hundred and three members of the Class of 2006 will graduate from Bishop McNamara High School. Graduation will begin at 1:30 pm in the Mac gym, tickets are mandatory.
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Seniors Last Week
This week marks the last week of high school for our seniors! While they will be greatly missed, we are sending them out with a bang as this week's school calender is loaded with events.
TODAY - Last Day for Seniors, Mandatory...
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Auction Raffle Winners
The 2006 Spring Auction Raffle winners are...
$75,000 - Hector Ramirez, Kankakee and John Langlois, Bourbonnais
$10,000 - David Coulter, Momence
$5,000 - Mike Pittman, Pat Curtis, Tony Pierce and Jim LeBran
$3,000 - Carol and...
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Auction Items Listed Here!
The following is a list of items that will be auctioned off at "A Red Carpet Affair" spring auction this coming Saturday.
FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME
Say it is so Joe! Even Shoeless Joe would want this framed front page of the Chicago...
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Get Your Chance to Win $$ - ONLY 50 LEFT
Get your chance to win $100,000 in prizes during Bishop McNamara's Spring Auction on May 6, 2006.
New Prize Structure - Fifteen Winners!
Grand Prize - $75,000
Runner Up - $10,000
3rd - $5,000
4th - $3,000
5th - $2,000
PLUS...
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Student Council Elections
Today was election day for the Bishop McNamara High School Student Council Executive Board.
Those elected were:
President: Alex Frye
Vice President: Molly Tutt
Secretary: Melanie Meents
Treasurer: Haley Rainbolt
Speeches...
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Mystery Dinner Theater THIS WEEKEND
The Bishop McNamara Fine Arts Department will present its third annual murder mystery dinner, "The Ghosts of Marvin Grange" on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 in the Mac cafeteria. The dinner and play begin at 6:30 PM. Tickets...
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Give Blood TODAY
On Friday, March 31 the Student Council will be sponsoring a blood drive here in the Mac Gymnasium. The drive will last from 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Walk-ins are welcome.
We hope to see you there!
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FOOTLOOSE! Musical This Weekend
Bishop McNamara High School is proud to present FOOTLOOSE!
Directed by Pat Skelly, the musical includes a fabulous cast and will take place at Olivet's Kresge Auditorium. Two more performances are available, tonight, Saturday March...
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$100,000 RAFFLE
Get your chance to win $100,000 in prizes during Bishop McNamara's Spring Auction on May 6, 2006.
New Prize Structure - Fifteen Winners!
Grand Prize - $75,000
Runner Up - $10,000
3rd - $5,000
4th - $3,000
5th - $2,000
PLUS...
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Phonathon in Full Swing
The Alumni Phonathon kicked off last Thursday with a record setting night. Volunteers raised $33,500 to start off what hopes to be our biggest year ever!
They'll be back on the phones this evening and tomorrow night. Any alum who...
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Lady Irish Basketball Ends Season
Congratulations to the Irish Girl's Basketball team on another exciting season!
The Irish lost to Whitney Young 54-39 in a well fought State Quarterfinal match-up at Redbird Arena. For details go to http://www.ihsa.org/activity/bkg/tourney/2box1.htm
On...
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Phonathon Next Week
Bishop McNamara will kick off the annual Phonathon next week. On Thursday, March 2, Tuesday, March 7 and Wednesday, March 8, calls will be going out to alumni across the nation. Alumni, friends, students and parents have volunteered...
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Action-Packed February
February is a busy month for Bishop McNamara High School.
Registration - Students will be registering for classes for the 2006-07 school year. On Tuesday, February 28, parents and students of the Class of 2010 will meet at 7:00...
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Catholic Schools Week / OPEN HOUSE
It's Catholic Schools Week 2006 and Bishop McNamara High School has had an eventful week!
On Monday a Mass was celebrated, and teachers were honored for their years of service to the school.
Tuesday was a spirit day.
Wednesday...
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Exciting Girls B-Ball Game Tomorrow
On Saturday, January 21, the Fightin' Irish Girls Basketball Team will take on nationally ranked Fenwick (#5) at ONU's McHie Arena. This will be an afternoon of quality basketball and the Irish are looking to pack the place with fans....
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Placement Test - This Saturday
All 8th graders who were unable to attend the first Placement Test on Jan. 7 are encouraged to attend the Make-up Placement Test on Saturday, January 21 at 8:15 in the cafeteria. Students should plan to bring the $30 testing fee along...
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Classes Resume Tuesday 1/17
The first semester of the 2005-06 school year is complete.
There are no classes on Friday, Jan. 13 (Teacher's Instutute) or Monday, January 16 (Martin Luther King Day). Classes will resume at 9:00 AM on Tuesday.
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Finals Week!
First semester will come to a close this week as students complete their final exams.
This week's schedule will be as follows:
Monday, January 9 - Regular Schedule
Tuesday, January 10
1st period - 8:30-9:45
2nd period -...
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Grade School Night TONIGHT/ Placement Test Saturday
Bishop McNamara will be hosting their annual Winter Grade School Night this Friday from 6:00-7:30 in the Mac cafeteria. All grade school students and their families are encouraged to attend. The evening will include prizes, pizza,...
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
Bishop McNamara is currently on Christmas break, with classes resuming on Tuesday, January 3.
Merry Christmas from the McNamara Family!
May you have peace and joy this Christmas season and embrace the love that God has given...
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Holiday Concert Tonight
The Bishop McNamara Concert Band and Choir will be performing their annual Christmas Concert this Wednesday. The show begins at 7:00 PM at Olivet's Kresge Auditorium in the Larsen Fine Arts Center. Everyone is enocuraged to attend.
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Illinois State Scholars Announced
Bishop McNamara High School is proud to announce the twenty Seniors that have been named Illinois State Scholars. This honor is based on a weighted index scale using class rank and ACT scores. The 20 seniors constitute 19% of the ...
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Media Class Visits WGN Morning News
On Friday, November 18th, a group of students from Mr. Lafevor and Mrs. Kinstner's Studio class got to see the inner workings of Chicago's Very Own WGN television studios. Mac alum Terry Bates (class of '89), an employee of WGN Studios,...
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
Bishop McNamara wishes a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Classes will resume on Monday, November 28.
On Thursday, Mac hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner here in the cafeteria. The dinner began in 1990 as a way for Bishop Mac...
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Huddle Club Drawdown TONIGHT
The Huddle Club will present their 4th Annual Evening in MACaritaville Drawdown on Saturday November 19th from 7 - 11 PM in the Mac gym. Tickets are $75 per couple and include food, drinks (beer, pop, wine) music, fun and of course...
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Football Play-Offs Tomorrow
The Fightin' Irish defeated the Jacksonville Crimson 31-14 in the second round of 5A IHSA playoffs last weekend.
The Irish will now take on Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin Saturday at 1:30 in Springfield. The game will be aired locally...
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Mornings at Mac TODAY
Mornings at Mac will be held on Friday Nov. 11 and Tuesday Nov. 15 from 10:15 - 12:15.
All public school and St. Paul's and St. Rose 7th and 8th grade students are welcome to attend on Friday, Nov. 11. Plan to arrive at 10:15 at...
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Fall Play Tonight
Bishop McNamara High School presents the fall comedy The Poisoned Pen.
Hollywood producer Mandrake Materfiend invites some of Hollywood's craziest characters to his birthday party. When a murder occurs, everyone is a suspect, and...
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Ceile Calendar Kick-Off
This week marks the beginning of McNamara's annual Ceile Calendar sale. Calendars are available for $35 each and give the buyer the opportunity to win $$ every day of the year. Winners are listed in the "Daily Announcement" portion...
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Testing Day on Wednesday
Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors will be testing on on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Seniors will have the day off. Students should remember to be in their assigned classroom by 7:55 a.m., with two #2 pencils. Sophomores and Juniors are encouraged...
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Columbus Day
Happy Columbus Day!
Classes are not in session today.
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It's HOMECOMING WEEK!
The student council has been hard at work planning a fun-filled homecoming. Here are the plans for the week!
Monday Oct. 3 - D-Mass Schedule, Dress Up Day. Boys should be wearing ties, girls should dress up, skirts must be appropriate...
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Be Here Tonight!
Friday night's football game against Guerin is going to be action packed. Not only will we be watching a great football game, we'll be honoring some greats who have passed through McNamara's halls.
Prior to the varsity game, fall's...
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Mother / Son Mass & Brunch
The Bishop McNamara Fine Arts Club will host a Mother / Son Mass & Brunch on Sunday, September 25. All students, family, alumni and friends are welcome to attend. Tickets are available for $10 per person. To reserve your spot, please...
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Mini-Schedule Night
Mini-Schedule Night will be held this Wednesday, September 14, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend and experience a shorter version of what their child experiences each day here at Bishop McNamara.
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Grade School Night This Friday
Bishop McNamara invites all area grade schoolers to join us for a night of fun as the Fightin' Irish football team takes on Leo. On Friday, September 9 enjoy free food, fun and prizes while meeting some of Mac's great teachers and...
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Back to School
We are happy to welcome students and faculty back to the friendly halls of Bishop Mac! Last week marked orientation days and students were anxious to settle in. Freshmen were treated to the annual Big Brother and Sister picnic after...
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Irish Football at Soldier Field
The Varsity Fightin' Irish came out strong Saturday afternoon as they kicked off the 2005 season with an impressive victory at Soldier Field. Junior fullback Dominique Green was named MVP of the 35-14 victory over Chicago Dunbar.
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State Tracksters & Regional Champions
It has been a big week for many of the Mac spring athletes!
On Saturday, Andrea Kerouac capped off a great season by earning the 6th place medal in the discus at the IHSA Girl’s State Meet. The sophomore, who owns the varsity...
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Last Week for Seniors
This week marks the last days of high school for the Class of 2005 and the week is packed with activity!
Monday - Senior Appreciation Day. No classes for Seniors. 7:00 p.m. Spring Athletic Awards
Tuesday - B Schedule
Wednesday...
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Auction a Success!
Bishop Mac wrapped up another successful auction weekend! Special thanks to chairmen Gigi & Dave Tyson for all their hard work!
Pictured L to R: Second Co-Chair Dale Piggush, parent volunteer Lisa Tutt and Honorary Chairmen Mr. & Mrs. Joe Franco.
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CIRQUE '05 Auction This Weekend!
It's time for the annual spring auction!
The fun begins TONIGHT (Friday) with the Huddle Club's Family Fun Night. Everyone is welcome, dress is casual and admission in free! Come out and enjoy an evening of food and fun. Adults...
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$100, 000 Raffle - Few Tickets Left!
Get your chance to win $100,000 during Bishop McNamara's Spring Auction.
To purchase your ticket...
Right-click on the ticket image and highlight "print picture". Fill out the ticket and mail with a $100 check made...
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Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Congratulations to the cast and crew of "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". The show was awesome and you all did a fabulous job!
Pictured above: Narrator Jami Stucky, Randy Geary as Joseph, and Narrator Katelyn Ciaccio.
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Happy Easter!
Bishop McNamara would like to wish everyone a happy and blessed Easter.
Faculty and students will be on Spring break until Monday, April 4th.
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David Baron '02 Notre Dame Student Body President
David Baron was recently elected Student Body President at the University of Notre Dame. Dave is a 2002 graduate of Bishop McNamara High School where he played an active role in student council,including serving as president!
With...
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Bishop McNamara acknowledged St. Patrick's Day with a variety of activities this year. Yesterday was designated "Teacher Appreciation Day" and a St. Patrick's Day Mass was celebrated. In addition to the entire faculty and staff,...
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Fine Arts Presenting Musical & Light Extravanganza
Tonight, the Fine Arts Club will present their first Musical & Light Extravanganza in the cafeteria. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. and will include a computer generated light show and musical performances by McNamara students & staff....
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Poms at Super Sectional
Good luck to the Poms as they travel to Harlem High School in Rockford for Supersectional competition. They compete at 12 Noon tomorrow. All are invited to come and cheer them on!!
GOOD LUCK GIRLS!
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Blood Drive TODAY
The McNamara Student Council is hosting a Blood Drive today in the Smith Media Center. Parents, alumni and friends are ancouraged to attend! Donors should arrive between 8:30 and 1:30. Call 932-7413 for more information.
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Redbird Arena Takes "Hope" from Irish
The Irish girls wrapped up a great season with a loss to Chicago Hope (41-36)in Friday's State quarterfinal game in Normal. For the second year in a row, the Irish finished as one of the "Elite 8" teams.
Jen Juergens led the offense...
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Mike Ryan STATE CHAMPION, Kimberlin 4th!
Junior Mike Ryan has done it again! This weekend he wrestled his way to being the 2005, 119 lb. State Wrestling Champion! Mike also earned the 103 lb. title in 2003.
Sophomore Mike Kimberlin took fourth place in the 145 lb. class.
Mike...
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Big Week for Mac Athletics!
As the winter sports season nears its end, things aren't exactly winding down for our athletes. Excitement is in the air as our teams prepare for some heavy competition.
Wrestling Two Irish Wrestlers have qualified for the State...
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Mystery Dinner Theater Feb. 18 & 19
The Bishop McNamara High School Fine Arts Department is proud to present the Second Annual Dinner Mystery Theater ?The Fumblings at Friar?s Bottom? directed by Mr. Mark Lafevor.
Due to last year's sell-out crowd, this year's show...
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Girls Basketball vs. Bradley TONIGHT!
The Lady Irish Basketball Team will take on the BBCHS Boilers tonight in the Mac gym. J.V. action begins at 5:45 with Varsity to follow. Come on out and support your team!
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Grade School Night, Big Success!
Thank you to everyone who braved the impending snowstorm to join us for our annual Winter Grade School Night! Visitors enjoyed karaoke, pizza, face painting and learning all about Bishop Mac's clubs and organizations!
Congratulations...
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Kankakee, Illinois 60901
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