MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

Honors Convocation

Leadership. Service. Character. Excellence. We honor, recognize and congratulate our outstanding Mercy students for an extraordinary 2022-2023 school year! You make Mercy shine and are women who make a difference.

Read more at mhsmi.org/2023-honors-convocation.

• Valedictorian Allison Flynn
• Valedictorian Angelina Hamati
• Salutatorian Kathryn Byrne
• Valedictorian & Salutatorian Finalists
• Sr. Emily George Award Hannah Cronin
• Heart of Mercy Award Mia Juday, Rehema Klueg, Curt Klueg
• Garn Griffin Award Izzy Chaput, Maya White and Sydney DerKevorkian
• Nancy Malinowski Athletics Award Riley Hollis
• Teacher of the Year Lauren Marquard
• Staff Retirees Judi Dennis, Marianne Corrigan, Patricia Scheid
• Special Staff Farewell Recognition Trish Brown

We are proud to present the Honors Convocation Slideshows for the Senior Graduates Class of 2023 and Freshwomen, Sophomores and Juniors.

• Class of 2023
• Class of 2024, 2025, 2026

AOD Secondary Teacher of the Year

We proudly and enthusiastically share that Mercy Teacher of the Year, Lauren Marquard ‘06 received the Bishop John M. Quin Archdiocese of Detroit Secondary Teacher of the Year Award! The award was announced on May 19th at Comerica Park as the Office of Catholic Schools recognized each school's Teacher of the Year nomination. One elementary and one secondary teacher was selected from all nominees within the Archdiocese - and Lauren is this year's secondary teacher awardee!

Recipients of Bishop John M. Quinn awards set a high bar for innovation, service and commitment to academic excellence. Read more about Mrs. Marquard here.

AOD Salute to Staff

Congratulations to retiring Mercy team members Marianne Corrigan and Judi Dennis who were also at the AOD Office of Catholic Schools Recognition event and acknowledged for their dedicated years of service to Catholic education!

Moving Up

In case you missed it, check out the Facebook Live video of Moving Up. Moving Up is the long-standing Mercy tradition of the spirited procession where each grade moves to their future class section for the next school year. Enjoy a glimpse at this year's fun. We are Mercy!

Tennis Regional Champions

Congratulations Mercy Tennis with a clean sweep victory to capture the MHSAA Division 1 Region 4 Championship! Good luck at States!

Track & Field Regional Champions

Congratulations Mercy Track & Field for winning the Regional Championship! Good luck at States!

Archery

Congratulations to our Mercy Archery Team who placed 3rd overall in the Michigan High School Archery Association 2023 Championships! Shoutout to Olivia Kazak and Isabella Merruci. Olivia placed 1st in the Barebow Compound and Isabella placed 3rd in the Compound Bow with Sites. 

Lacrosse Community Service Project

Values in action! Way to go Mercy Lacrosse for making a difference in the lives of countless children and volunteering at LifeLab Kids Foundation. LifeLab states, "Your amazing help in planting flowers and getting their greenhouse ready for the grand opening of the therapeutic play park at LifeLab Kids is deeply appreciated! Your efforts will enable us to provide a nurturing space for kids to learn and grow, fostering their curiosity and love for nature."

Vote for Kaitlyn Pallozzi '25

Softball standout Kaitlyn Pallozzi '25 is a STATE CHAMPS! Network Softball Player of the Year candidate presented by Turnin2 Softball. Vote here now for Kaitlyn!

REMINDER - CLASS OF 2026 DAY OFF MAY 30

Attention Freshman Class of 2026: Congratulations for being the top selling class for the Maroon & Gold Raffle and earning the most spirit points throughout this school year! As a result, all 9th graders earned a class day off of school on Tuesday, May 30.

PARKING LOT SAFETY

Please drive with caution in the Mercy parking lot. We realize the parking lot can be quite hectic before and after school, yet we are asking for your patience to please slow down and drive with special care for the safety of others. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

• Please slow down and be aware at all times while driving in the parking lot.
• Take special care while pulling in the entrance and do not stop on the crosswalk in front of the Reception Area.
• Please do not cut through lot lanes as a shortcut to get off school premises quickly.
• Please do not exit the designated entrance on 11 Mile Road.
• Please do not enter the designated exit on 11 Mile Road.
• Remember the lane closest to the building as you enter and continues around to the front of the Auditorium/Gym doors is one way, traffic should only flow from south (starting at 11 Mile Rd) to north (towards 12 Mile Rd). 

SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS NEEDED

We need your help! All grade level parents/guardians are invited and encouraged to help out with the Senior All Night Party being held for the graduating Class of 2023 on Sunday, June 4 from 10:00pm-5:00am. In addition to working set-up, check-in, and during the event, we still need donations and sponsors to help make the event a success. Thank you for your support!

• Volunteer Opportunities
• Sponsorships & Donations

SANP Co-Chairs: Katy Jallad (katyjallad@gmail.com) and Leslie Ahmad (leslieahmad@gmail.com)

SANP Fundraising Chair: Emily Maroun (emilymaroun@gmail.com)

ATHLETICS

Spring Sports in Action

Cheer on your Marlins! Check team schedules to come out and support Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Track & Field.

Marlins Athletics Social Media

Follow Mercy Athletics Facebook @MercyMarlinsAthletics, Instagram @mercyathletics and Twitter @mhsmiathletics. GO MARLINS!

Sports Summer Camps at Mercy

Marlin Nation! Help spread the word about Summer Sports Camps for girls of all ages held at Mercy. Basketball, Cheer, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Pompon, and Volleyball. Check out mhsmi.org/summer-camps for all the details and registrations.

GOLF OUTING

Join us on Monday, September 11, 2023 for the 33rd Annual Make a Difference for Mercy Golf Outing. We are excited to host this year's event at Dearborn Country Club. This event sells out each year, so be sure to register early!

8:00am Registration

9:00am Shotgun Start

2:30pm Luncheon & Raffle Winners Announced

SPONSOR

Promote your business or sponsor in your family's name. Learn more here about a variety of sponsorship level opportunities.

REGISTER TO GOLF

$275 golfer includes: 18-hole scramble, driving range, contests, prizes, and lunch. This event always sells out, so be sure to register early!

DONATE

Donate items for golfer gift bags or the raffle.

For more information, please contact J`aime Law at GolfOuting@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3582.

JOIN THE MERCY FAITHFUL

Join the Mercy Faithful! Mercy thrives because of our donor support - thank you to all in our faithful community for making Mercy a priority in your philanthropy. There is still time to contribute to Mercy this fiscal year. Make a donation by June 30, 2023 and you will be part of the Mercy Faithful and recognized in the fall Annual Report. Help us continue to grow and improve our programs and campus. Your generosity makes a difference!

MARLIN SHOP

Online Marlin Shop

The Marlin Shop has an online store which is open 24/7! The uniform quarter zip will be available for purchase online and in the Marlin Shop. You can choose from a variety of custom made to order Mercy gear. Items will ship directly to you, or you can pick them up from Mato-Hash in Farmington Hills.

Shop online here anytime:

https://matohash.com/collections/mercy-high-school

Marlin Shop Store Hours

The Marlin Shop normal business hours are after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and special events. There is always a wide variety of new spirit wear, gifts and more. Cash, check, credit card and Apple Pay accepted.

PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tell your Grade 6-9 (Fall 2023) friends about our musical theater camp! Students will be immersed into the world of musical theatre as they sing, dance, and perform the day away. All skill levels welcome. Students will get the opportunity to perform solos, in small groups, and in large ensemble pieces.  

June 19-22 & June 26-29, 2023

Performance: June 29 at 7:00pm

Visit mhsmi.org/performing-arts for more details and registration.

Compelled by our Catholic faith and the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School is a premier college preparatory school that educates and nurtures young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically, serve compassionately, and lead courageously.