Mercy-Filled Spring

 

With Spring finally arriving, so have the many activities that come with it!  We have especially enjoyed welcoming many alumnae and friends of Mercy who have joined with us in celebrating our 50^th Anniversary. 

Cake Auction

The week before our April break was Spirit Week at Mercy.  We had a “Country Club/Preppy” dress up day and “Worst Outfit” day, but the highlight of the week was the annual cake auction.  This activity is incredible for the generosity of students who bake cakes and then buy them back for charity!  The cakes were wonderful! 

 

 

 

 

 

Field Trips

On our return from April break, the weather was finally cooperating to allow for class outings.  The Spanish National Honor Society traveled to Hartford to the Artists Collective to see the show “Latin Rhythms” and enjoy Paella for lunch at a local restaurant, Costa de Sol.

 

 

 

The Biogeography class traveled to the Bronx Zoo and had a wonderful day as you can see below:

 

 

 

Retreat Day

Each year we take a day as an entire school community to stop to pray and reflect together.  This year the theme was Jesus the Healer and we had as our guest speaker Sr. Karen Schneider, RSM who is a Sister of Mercy and Pediatric Physician.  Sr. Karen works at Johns Hopkins Hospital and also travels to Haiti, Guyana, and Nigeria to care for sick children in those areas.  The students really enjoyed hearing of Sr. Karen’s experiences of serving the poor and of her life as a Sister of Mercy. 

 

Grandparents Day

On April 30 we welcomed nearly 350 grandparents to Mercy for Breakfast, Prayer and tours.  Our Mercy women were so proud to introduce their grandparents to us and give them a tour of the high school.  We enjoyed getting to know these very important people in our students’ lives.

 

 

May Crowning

 

The very next day on May 1^st we had our annual May Crowning.  We had hoped to have it outside this year as had been the tradition for many years, but the weather did not cooperate so the auditorium became the location.

 

 

 

Awards

Amidst the celebrations, we have had many members of our Mercy community win academic and community awards. 

 

 CAS Outstanding Arts Award:  Aleksandra Malz and Ashley Chase

 

 

CAS-CIAC Scholar Athlete Award:  Astin Donovan

 

 

 

DAR Good Citizen Award:  Abigail Nolan

 

Latin Exam Awards

Latin I                                                                Latin II

Danielle Andrews                                            Kimberly Arnold

Samantha Griswold                                         Michelle Reinert

Meghan Long                                                    Allison Wojciechowski

Suzanne O’Hara

Jamie Wyman

 Poetry III                                  Poetry IV                    Latin V

Christine Cammisa                  Ciara Hickey              Alice Ochterski

Savanna Hajdasz                      Madeline Kumm

 

SCC Scholar Leaders:  Stephanie Case and Alyssa Case

 

 

 And last but not least, our Third Quarter Honor Roll has been posted at:  Honor Roll

 

 

Senior Prom

The senior activities have begun as they will soon be graduating this month!  On Friday, May 2^nd the seniors gathered at the Aqua Turf for a great night of dancing and enjoying time together.  They looked beautiful as you can see!

 

 

 

 

50^th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, May 4^th was a great day of celebrating 50 years of Mercy High School.  We began with a well- attended Mass in morning, followed by a Brunch prepared by the Home and School Association.  Alumnae, parents and friends were able to go on tours and see memorabilia throughout the school building as well as the Art Show featuring work done by current students in art classes.

 The second half of the day featured a show entitled “We Know by Heart, 50 Years of Mercy”, written by Rose Masselli Morse, a current teacher and alumna of Mercy.  The show consisted of songs and memories from the past 50 years and was a great tribute to those who were here before us.

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events:

·         Course Lists for 2014-15:  All freshwomen, sophomores and juniors will receive their 2014-15 Course lists on Wednesday, May 7, in advisor group.  Incoming freshwomen will receive their course lists the middle of June.  You will need this list to order your books during the summer.

Students should see Sr. Peggy by Friday, May 23, if there are any errors on this list or if the student has changed her mind about any of her elective courses.

·   Junior Prom, Saturday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

 

·   All are invited to attend the Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  I am hearing great music coming from the music room so I know it will be a very entertaining evening.  The winning ticket for the Tuition Raffle will be drawn during this event.  Don't miss your chance to purchase a ticket at:  Raffle

 

·  On Thursday, May 15^th the Senior Farewell Mass, Tree dedication and yearbook distribution will occur.  The last day for our senior class will be Friday, May 16^th.