Mary McElroy
McGill-Toolen Class of 2011
By Rachel Robertson, Class of 2012
As a small town girl living in Robertsdale, Mary McElroy has always dreamed of living in the big city, and now she finally has her chance. Accepted to Barnard College in New York City, Mary has certainly made McGill-Toolen proud. Her hard work and leadership are exemplified not only through a rigorous course load but through varsity soccer and multiple clubs as well. Lettering in a varsity sport her junior and senior year, Mary has learned what balancing a schedule really means. Her commute to school takes an hour, and her soccer practice and homework often grow overwhelming. She explains that taking on so many responsibilities has taught her how to discover what is important in life: school, soccer, family, and friends. Even with athletics and academics, she always makes time for a social life. She credits McT for her Catholic education that readies her to face any challenge that may arise in the future. Devoted not only to God but to school as well, Mary serves in the Ambassador Club, National Honor Society, Scholars Bowl, Hi-Q Team, and The McGillian newspaper, using her impressive intellect to give back to McGill. She eagerly accepted the challenge of five AP classes her senior year, ultimately graduating with a 4.17 weighted GPA and 32 on the ACT. Becoming a National Merit Commended Student and voted Ideal Graduate of McT, Mary became the desired student of every college; she received an appointment to the Coast Guard Academy, was accepted to the Honors Program at Boston College, and was accepted to Fordham University where she was offered the Dean’s Honor Scholarship. Despite all of her options, Mary was most attracted to Barnard College, where she will attend this upcoming fall majoring in environmental biology.
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Basic Spanish Words with Pronunciation - Includes vowels, alphabet, basics, numbers, days of the week, months, etc.
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Spanish Grammar - Detailed description of all aspects of Spanish grammar
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Translator Alligator - Why not have some fun learning Spanish?
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Spanish Cultural Resources
The Tourist Office of Spain offers you some basic information
Review the entire history of Spain
Spanish proverbs and sayings
Learn about The Days of the Dead
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Typical Spanish Dishes
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Ever heard of the Kingdom of Araucania & Patagonia?
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The Kings and Queens of Spain
Spanish Arts
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Football Information from Spain
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San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Visit this beautiful site in Spain
La Tauromaquia: The Art of Bullfighting
Cultural Profiles Project
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Mayan Folktales for your reading pleasure
Relief and political maps of all the Latin American countries
The state of Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico
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Roman Art of Counting
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Rome: The City Reborn
Visit the Vatican Museums and learn about Rome in different stages of its history
Roman Life and Customs Test
Ancient Roman recipies
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Conimbriga: a roman town in Portugal
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Brad's Introduction to Ancient Coins
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