MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

Ford iExplore Project

Mercy 9th grade iExplore students presented wearable technology businesses to a panel of judges from Ford Motor Company. Congratulations to the winning groups: Simply Bonding, MEDCARZY and GGAAS Tech! Thank you to alumnae Susan Winkler Rokosz '75 and Rosaleen Kelly Austin '95 who attended as judges. 

Executive Board

Congratulations to the newly elected Student Council Executive Board for 2023-24!

Chair: Sage Johnson

Officers: Isabelle Ahme, Kennedy Dobson, Grace Eliya

NHS Officers

Congratulations to the newly elected National Honor Society Officers for 2023-24!

President: Megan Windham 

Officers: Genevieve Lanni, Anika Lopes, Maura McSweeney, Naomi Piasecki, Alexis Rounds 

Quiz Bowl

Mercy Quiz Bowl sent 2 teams to a weekend tournament at Utica Academy of International Studies on Saturday, March 25. After 6 challenging morning rounds, both Mercy A and Mercy B qualified for the afternoon consolation bracket. Chisom Nwoke '25 finished 1st individually in the consolation bracket, and Sophia Segars '26 took home 2nd place individually.

A special congratulations to Miranda Lebednick '24 and Chisom Nwoke '25, who both earned their varsity letters at this tournament! You can view tournament statistics here.

Alumna Artist

Thank you to talented alumna Jewelry Designer Elizabeth Auffenberg '05 who spoke to some Intermediate Jewelry, Drawing, Ceramics and AP Art students about her fine arts college experience and enriching career journey. 

Robotics

The Riveters Mercy Robotics Team competed at the Lakeview District event this past weekend and placed 3rd. They also captured the Team Sustainability Award and are ranked #16 in the State. Way to go, Riveters!

THANK YOU FROM THE AUCTION OFFICE

THANK YOU to all who joined us and participated online in this year's 44th Annual Mercy Auction - Light the Way! Special gratitude to our Honorary Chairs, Gift Party Hosts, dedicated Committee, donors and hard-working volunteers. We are incredibly grateful to our Title Sponsor Varsity Lincoln and all of our outstanding event sponsors.

There's still time to donate to the Principal's Pick Campus Beautification Project! This important improvement project will bring vibrant colors and modern textures that make Mercy look as special outside, as it is inside. Make a gift today.

MOTHERS' CLUB

Farewell Dinner

Mercy Mothers' Club Farewell Dinner

Thursday, April 27, 2023

6:00pm-9:00pm

Meadowbrook Country Club

We would love for ALL of our Freshwoman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Mothers/Guardians to join us as we come together to celebrate an amazing year and bid a fond farewell to the Mothers/Guardians of our Mercy Graduating Class of 2023! 

A light dinner will be served and a cash bar will be available.

$20 per Class of 2023 Mom/Guardian

$40 per Classes of 2024, 2025, 2026 Mom/Guardian

We kindly request you RSVP HERE before April 18th. We hope to see you on Thursday, April 27th. Please feel free to reach out Farewell Dinner Committee Chairs Krista Campau or Gina Gray if you have any questions. 

DADS' CLUB RAFFLE

The Dads' Club Annual Raffle tickets are available. We need your help through this raffle to generate funds for the Dads' Club & Mercy HS. What do we use these funds for…below are just a few of the items/events:

• Parking Lot Painting BBQ – Food, snacks, water
• Fund donation to the Daddy Daughter Dance
• Funding the Endowment
• New Fans for the weight room
• Funding the Bonfires
• Fund donation to the A-Ball
• Fund donation for Basketball jerseys 
• Mercy Golf Outing raffle gift basket
• Mercy Auction bidding gift basket
• New Christmas trees and decorations for the school

Tickets are $5 each or a book for $20. Ticket booklets were sent out to each family home. If you are in need of tickets to sell or buy, please email Mike Williams at coachexpress100@gmail.com.

ATTENTION SENIORS CLASS OF 2023!

Scholarship Awards 

Spring is fast approaching and it's time to prepare for Honors Convocation. Seniors, as you're fielding through your college acceptance letters, don't forget to upload your Scholarship Awards to the assignment posted in Schoology to have them accounted for and included in the Honors Convocation Slide Show. All Scholarships are welcome whether privately awarded, or awarded directly from a College or University, as long as you have applied and been accepted to the school issuing the award. 

Graduation Gown Approval

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. Please bring the dress to the Advancement Office or send a picture of the front and back of the dress, or a picture of you wearing the dress to cdkreger@mhsmi.org or mmwojcik@mhsmi.org.

Frank Minolli STEM College Scholarship

Seniors who are pursing STEM in college are invited to apply for one of two available Frank Minolli STEM Scholarships worth $3,000 each. More info and application requirements available here. Applications are due May 4, 2023.

ALUMNAE TEA FOR TUITION

We invite you to join us for the Mercy High School 2023 Tea for Tuition on Sunday, April 30 at 2:00pm. The Alumnae Association is pleased to host this event to raise funds for tuition assistance! Enjoy tea and treats with friends and hear stories from current students about how tuition assistance has enlightened their Mercy experience. We also look forward to announcing and spotlighting our 2023 Distinguished Alumna Award and Trailblazer Alumna Award.

Host a Table

Table Hostesses are the heart and soul of Tea for Tuition. They invite their friends, colleagues, family members, and neighbors to the party. Upgrades are available at registration if you would like Mercy-Mosas for the table!

Attend

Are you interested in attending by yourself or with a few friends? We will welcome you at a Mix-and-Mingle table.

Donate a Gift

We are accepting donations for our Raffle Auction which will take place during the Tea. We have provided a Tea Auction Wish List to simplify the process for you. 

Be a Sponsor

Sponsoring the Tea is a great way to give exposure to your business or lend support as an individual. We have several sponsorship levels, which all include tickets to the event. Learn more here and register online here.

Make an AbsenTea Donation

Make a gift online to benefit tuition assistance.

Contact alumnaeoffice@mhsmi.org for any questions.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Teacher of the Year Mass

Mercy Parents/Guardians are invited to Mass on Wednesday, April 19 at 10:15am in the Auditorium. Join us as we announce and celebrate the 2023 Teacher of the Year.

Rosary Wednesdays

We will be praying the Most Holy Rosary every Wednesday before school in our beautiful Mercy HS Chapel. Start your day with this powerful prayer offered at 7:25am every Wednesday morning. Rosaries and prayer cards will be available. Please feel free to join us, all are welcome!

PRE-ACT FOR SOPHOMORES

All Sophomores will be taking the Pre ACT Exam at Mercy High School on Thursday, April 20, 2023 during the school day, 1st-4th Hours.

Important notes for test day:

• It is critical that students be on time. You will be reporting directly to your testing room, as testing will start promptly at 8:00 AM. Attendance will take place in your testing room. Room assignment confirmations will be sent closer to the testing day. Remember to bring two #2 pencils & a calculator. 
• Click here to refer to what calculators are allowed and those which are prohibited.
• Students, it's recommended you get a good night's sleep the night before the test and eat a nice breakfast the morning of, to better prepare for the test.
• Students will attend classes after the test; 5th-7th hours. 

ATHLETICS

Spring Sports in Action

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

2023-2024 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM REMINDER

If you have previously received financial aid in the form of a scholarship or tuition assistance from Mercy High School, you must re-apply in order to be considered to receive financial aid for the 2023-2024 school year.

Please fill out the application in your Facts Management Account and provide the information

requested. Keep in mind it takes approximately two weeks for your application to be marked

“Complete." Applications should be submitted on or before the deadline of April 30, 2023.

The Archdiocese of Detroit (AOD) also offers financial aid. For more information, please visit: detroitcatholicschools.org/tuition-assistance-scholarships.

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.