The following article was written in 1959 by Joanne Martin, freshman, for the "Our Memory Book" celebrating the end of the first year of McAuley, 1958-1959.

McAuley High School Coat of Arms (Shield)

and Motto

The general overall shape of this coat of arms has been taken from the McAuley Family Coat of Arms. At the direct top, is a Maltese cross, recalling the one that appears on the Sisters of Mercy Shield. The seven rays of green with the seven rays of gold, which were suggested by the Mercy Shield, symbolize the seven spiritual and corporal works of Mercy flowing through the school and throughout the Diocese of Toledo.

The upper left hand corner contains a sector, or a castle, done in red and blue. This is the authentic design and colors of the Toledo Diocese.

The lower right hand corner of red and silver contains a lion rampant which symbolizes our readiness to ward off all evils and eagerness to stand for what is right. These are the authentic colors and design of the McAuley Family Coat of Arms.

The motto "INVERITATIS AMORE" was suggested by the Most Reverend Bishop George J Rehring and is taken from the Collect of the Mass for St. Robert Bellarmine. St Robert Bellarmine, whose Feast Day is May 13th, is a noted scholar and Doctor of the Church. The motto, "IN VERITATIS AMORE", when translated means, IN THE LOVE OF TRUTH.

Research and designing of this coat of arms was done by Sister Mary Genevieve Burkett, R.S.M.

McAuley Alma Mater

Our cherished Aluma Mater, 

We’re proud to belong to you.
With hearts staunch and true we’ll dare and do,

For God and country too.
Your patron holds the beacon,

That guides our footsteps here.
McAuley High we love you, our Alma Mater dear.

Let Mercy shield protect us

Upon life’s stormy way.  

May Mary’s hand direct us,

Unto a glorious day.
Your colors bold the green and gold

Inspire to loyalty,
McAuley High we love you, our Alma Mater dear.