Class of 2022 Valedictorian & Salutatorian |
We are proud to announce the Class of 2022 Valedictorian Julia Rea and Salutatorian Anna Rimatzki. Julia and Anna exemplify academic excellence, responsibility to serve, and a willingness to be a voice for dignity and respect for the Mercy community.
Andrea Andres
Elise Collins
Sophia Gabbei
Brooke Heery
Anna Hou
Sadie MillerWright
Katelyn Moyer
Grace O’Dea
Francesca Petrucci
Alyvia Sanom
Makenna Sanom
Ainsley Tomsich
Brenna VanDenBerg
Gabrielle Warra
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National Honor Society Induction
The present members of the National Honor Society are proud to recognize the following young women for their outstanding contributions to Mercy High School through their scholarship, leadership, character and service. We commend them for their accomplishments and welcome Class of 2023 inductees into the National Honor Society.
Hannah Ahmad, Shaza Ahmed, Olivia Asam, Alana Atto, Lourdes Ayar, Rachel Baja, Mackenzie Bennetts, Anna Boesch, Katherine Borbely, Megan Brissette, Megan Brunner, Caroline Butcher, Kathryn Byrne, Ansley Campau, Isabella Chaput, Sophie Chiminski, Lily Cochrane, Caitlin Condon, Lillian Conklin, Allison Contat, Abigail Coscarelli, Hannah Cronin, Lillian DeJong, Sydney Derkevorkian, Nandini Desaraju, Meaghan Dick, Isabella Dimitriou, Marina DiPonio, Chloe Doverspike, Julia Drury, Madison Faraj, Matilda Farr, Veronica Fisher, Allison Flynn*, Monique Garmo, Grace Gdowik, Meredith Gursin, Eve Hajjar, Angelina Hamati, Claire Harris*, Rachel Harris, Riley Hollis*, Valentina Hutter, Samantha Jackson, Jenna Jallad, Ella Janz, Isabella Jappaya, Stella Johnson, Mia Juday, Morgan Kasyouhanan, Stephanie Kaziyeva, Rehema Klueg, Kathryn Kowalyk**, Rita Kriko, Emily Kuebler, Lilly Kulaga, Mattie Langley, Madison Lee, Katherine Leuker, Mia Lienhard, Lea Lodato, Keira Logan, Julia Lorelli, Eden Madgwick, Kelly Mahoney, Linnea Maier, Abigail Maroun, Olivia Martinez, Megan Mato*, Jaye McNeil, Elizabeth Memmer, Isabella Merucci, Julia Metas, Addison Morgan, Madalyn Morgan, Sophia Moussa, Lauren Mullan, Natalie Murphy, Julia Pallozzi, Ava Radze, Grace Roberts, Nabeelah Rouf, Finley Siegel, Ella Sinawi, Marina Sneyd, Abigail Sobeck, Katherine Stahl, Maura Sullivan, Reagan Sullivan, Emilee Theofanopoulos, Lillian Thornton, Alyssa Tisch*, Caroline Turco, Allison Wildern, Emma Wilkins, Allena Williams, Katherine Young
** Elected NHS President
* Elected NHS Officer
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2022 Black History Month Expressions Contest Winners |
Guided by a quote from an African American in healthcare or from an African American on health and wellness in the Black community, all Mercy students were invited to submit an essay, a story, a piece of art, music, video, poetry, or any other creative form on the topic of “Health and Wellness in the Black Community.” Learn more about the contest requirements here.
We are proud to announce and congratulate Joie Blakey '24 and Carrington Wash '24 as the winners of the 2022 Black History Month Expressions Contest! Their winning entries are powerful pieces which impressed us with knowledge, insight, and ability to communicate ideas and feelings.
Joie Blakey '24
Entry Title: Vulnerabilities
Quote: “The only pathway to move forward and stay strong is to be gentle with yourself and become acquainted with your vulnerabilities.” - Latham Thomas
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Carrington Wash '24
Entry title: God is Health & Wellness in the Black Community
Quote: "When 'i' is replaced with 'we' even illness becomes wellness." - Malcolm X
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Detroit News Outstanding High School Graduate Program
Congratulations to Kendall Janson '22 who was nominated for the 36th annual Detroit News Outstanding High School Graduate program. The Detroit News, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Education and professional educational organizations, created the program to identify, recognize and honor the top seniors from all of Michigan's public and non-public high schools in a variety of categories.
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Quiz Bowl
Caitlyn Begosa '22 was invited to compete in the Individual Player National Championship Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. Only the top 50 players in the country were invited to play in Chicago for the IPNCT on Sunday, April 3. After hearing 336 questions, Caitlyn placed 11th overall in Current Events and 38th individually in the nation. You can view the tournament statistics here. A huge congratulations to you, Caitlyn!
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Latin Student Experience
On March 30, nearly 50 Mercy Latin students attended the eighth annual Copley Latin Day at the University of Michigan. Students attended a college lecture on "Exit East: Roman Exile in Fact and Fiction" from Prof. Netta Berlin and analyzed ancient Roman papyrus in UM's Papyrology Lab, which is the largest papyrus collection in North America.
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Later in the afternoon, students attended several workshop sessions, where they:
- Designed their own emblem books in the tradition of female Latinists from the Netherlands
- Studied numismatics and created coins representing ancient Roman political values
- Learned about Egyptian magic in the Roman Empire and created an Egyptian amulet out of papyrus
- Handled ancient Greek and Roman artifacts from Israel
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Competed in a Latin oratory contest, reciting from Cicero's Ad Familiares speech
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At the end of the day, six Mercy graduates visited with the students and shared their experiences as students at UM and how Latin prepared them for success in college. A wonderful day was had by all. Go Blue! |
Mercy Latin graduates who matriculated to UM: Mrs. Lauren Marquard '06, Isabella Morganti '21, Sophia Tesic '21, Olivia Milosevich '21, Olivia Fras '19, Priyanka John '19, and Isabelle Miner '19. You can view more photos on Mercy JCL's website.
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THANK YOU to the Mercy Mothers' Club and event co-chairs Kathleen Walker and Diana Predhomme for putting together such a memorable and heartfelt Mother/Guardian & Daughter Reflection Event! |
Senior Mom Farewell Dinner
We will celebrate Senior Moms/Guardians at our Senior Mom Farewell Dinner on Tuesday, May 3 at 6:30pm at Mercy. All Mercy Moms/Guardians are welcome! Please RSVP here by April 14.
Used Uniform Sale
Mark your calendar for the Used Uniform Sale on Friday, May 6. We have a large inventory of shirts, skirts, and sweaters at great prices.
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Dads' Club Meeting 4/6
Please join us at our next meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 6. Dinner at 6:30pm and Meeting is at 7:00pm in the Mercy HS Cafeteria. Agenda will focus on "Dad Interest" content. Come on out and get your new glass MDC beer mug and enjoy a fantastic meal from Andy's Food Truck! RSVP for the 4/6 meeting here.
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This is a reminder of the 3/28/22 communication in regard to the Mercy Education Johns Hopkins School Culture 360™ survey. We invite all Mercy parents/guardians to take the School Culture 360™ parent/guardian survey here. The survey is open until April 8, 2022. For students, there was allotted time during 4/4 Adviser Group to complete the student online survey. We thank you in advance for your participation to help us study significant elements of our school culture and values.
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THANK YOU FROM THE AUCTION OFFICE |
THANK YOU FOR RAISING $300,000+ FOR MERCY! The 2022 Annual Auction- Celebrating 76 Years of Mercy held March 26th was a fabulous evening of fun, food, friends and fundraising.
Special gratitude to Honorary Chairs Nancy & Jack Auffenberg P ’05 & ’11, Dr. Patricia Kolowich & Jared Buckley P ‘10, Rita Dilworth Lewry ’77 & Thomas Lewry P '15, and
Sharon Sanderson P ’17; our dedicated Auction Committee Christine Bouras, Krista Miller Campau' 93, Stephanie Collins, Jo Ferrari, Jen Lorelli, Dianne May, and Nicole O'Dea; and all of our generous sponsors, donors and volunteers.
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Check out the latest issue of the student-produced Newsprint here. Features include: Women's History Month; Grease Behind the Scenes; What are NFTs; History of Russia-Ukraine War; I Am Strong, I Am Woman; Business Professionals of America; Marlins Get Inked; Mercy Meet & Greet and more.
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Everyone is welcome to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win some fabulous items! All winners will be announced at the event, but you do not need to be present to win. Buy a chance to win a Massage Envy Wellness Service, a $250 Gas Card and a $500 Amex gift card. Purchase raffle tickets here.
Be an AbsenTEA donor! Make a gift online anytime to benefit Tea for Tuition.
For any questions or additional Tea for Tuition event information, contact alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org. We look forward to celebrating and having a comfortable cup of tea with you!
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PRO-LIFE CLUB CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES REFUGEE FUNDRAISER |
The Pro-Life Club launched a fundraiser which runs until 4/12 for refugees around the world. With a donation of $5 to Catholic Relief Services in Adviser Group, you will be able to have a dress-down day on 4/29 wearing orange and black, the color of the Refugee Nation Flag from the Olympics. The fundraiser is an opportunity to unite around life, justice, and mercy for people whose lives have been devastated due to war, ethnic, tribal, and religious violence.
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Let MI Kids Learn Petition Drive |
In support of the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools (MANS) and the Archdiocese of Detroit, we are asked to participate in a petition drive. The petition asks to place “student opportunity scholarships” for out-of-pocket educational expenses for qualifying low-income families before the Michigan legislature.
This campaign is run by Let MI Kids Learn and is supported by Archbishop Vigneron and his brother bishops in Michigan, along with the Michigan Catholic Conference.
We ask you to consider participating in the petition drive. The necessary paperwork is available for pick-up at Mercy’s Reception area. Learn more here.
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APRIL IS DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH |
Did you know one in three teens who text said they have done so while driving? Research found that dialing a phone number while driving increases a teen’s risk of crashing by six times, and texting while driving increases the risk by 23 times. Talking or texting on the phone takes a teen’s focus off the task of driving and significantly reduces their ability to react to a roadway hazard, an incident, or inclement weather. Taking eyes off the road even for five seconds could cost a life.
The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) reminds us to keep...Eyes on the Road. Hands on the Wheel. Mind on the Drive. All the time.
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College Bound Athlete Event
Are you signing a National Letter of Intent or committing to play a sport in college? The Mercy Athletics Department will be hosting a group signing day to celebrate Senior Athletes committing to play a sport next year at the college level. If you already attended the November college athlete event, you don't need to be present.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
2:45pm - 3:15pm
Mercy Gymnasium
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Prom Tickets on Sale Until 4/12
Prom Tickets are now for sale online here. Seniors will need their Student ID to purchase. Tickets are $83.50 each and sales close on Tuesday, April 12.
Graduation Gowns
Please be sure to have your graduation gown approved by May 1. In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, every student must have her white graduation gown approved by Dr. Kreger or her assistant, Mrs. Wojcik. Graduation gown requirement letter found here. You are welcome to visit the Advancement Office to see the large collection of gently used graduation dresses. These dresses have been donated throughout the years and a range of sizes are available. They may be purchased for a $20 donation which will be given to the senior class to help fund end of the year activities.
STEM Scholarship Opportunity
Are you a Mercy Senior interested in STEM? We are pleased to inform you about the Frank Minolli Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholarship opportunity and application. There are two one-time scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each to be paid to the university where a Mercy Class of 2022 graduate will attend in the fall. More scholarship information and application requirements available here.
End of Year Promise
All Seniors are asked to review with parent/guardian, sign and submit the mandatory end of the year promise to Schoology by April 29.
Graduation Tickets
An important email is forthcoming with event information about the Graduation ceremony and tickets.
Important Dates
- Thursday, May 12: Senior Prom at the Roostertail - 7:00pm
- Wednesday, May 18: Baccalaureate Mass & Reception at Mercy HS - 6:00pm
- Thursday, June 2: Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal at Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre - 10:00am
- Monday, June 6: Graduation at Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre - 2:00pm
- Monday, June 6: Senior All Night Party 10:00pm - 5:00am Mercy HS
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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL MICHIGAN BOOK |
Images of America Mercy High School Michigan Book
By Patricia Montemurri / Arcadia Publishing
This book commemorates Mercy High's 75th anniversary and reflects the impact of "Mercy Girls" on their communities, country, and around the world. Purchase your copy for $20 from the Mercy HS Alumnae Office, Marlin Shop or order online for shipment here.
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Now Hiring!
Mercy HS is seeking a Varsity Pompon Coach and full-time Day Shift Custodian. Job description and requirements found here. Please share and help spread the word!
Wednesday, April 6: All School Mass; Dads' Club Meeting
Thursday, April 7: Baggot Street Speaker Series 4th Hour
Friday, April 8: Middle Eastern Student Association Bazaar
Wednesday, April 13 - Sunday, April 24: No School Easter Break
Monday, April 25: Return to School
Tuesday, April 26: Class Meetings & Class Officer Board Elections
Thursday, April 28: 1:35pm Dismissal Staff Meeting
Marlin Shop
The Marlin Shop will be open after school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
SchoolMessenger Text System
Parents/guardians must opt-in to give permission to receive school emergency text messages by texting "Y" or "Yes" to short code number 67587 along with ensuring your phone number is current in FinalForms.
Mercy News
Have any news to share for the Mercy Messenger? Please send any media inquiries, announcements, awards, accolades, and more to Director of Communications Julie Earle at jhearle@mhsmi.org.
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