HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our wonderful Mercy faculty and staff! We are truly grateful you work at Mercy and support our students each day with your dedication and unique talents. You are a blessing to our school community. THANK YOU for making a difference!

Lord, bless the teachers who give their heart to teaching. Thank you for the special gifts that You have given them and also for giving them a spirit of grace, understanding, and compassion. May they have strength and endurance to perform their many tasks, and may they know and feel the deep gratitude of those they teach and those they serve. Amen.

MARLINS MAKING HEADLINES

Sr. Emily George Award

Congratulations to Hannah Cronin '23 this year's Sr. Emily George Award recipient! The Sr. Emily George Award is one of Mercy's most honored distinctions recognizing a Senior who exhibits scholarship, spirituality, service, leadership, integrity and school involvement.

"Hannah is humble, genuine and compassionate. She workes endlessly to make sure everyone around her is comfortable and heard."

"Hannah is naturally curious in the classroom and beyond. She is a woman of scholarship and quiet inspiration."

Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars

Congratulations to Juniors Joie Blakey and Carrington Wash for their outstanding accomplishment of being selected as Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars! This year’s review cycle was the most competitive to date. The Summer Scholars program provides scholarships for talented female high school students to participate in a summer academic program at one of the organization’s partner programs – some of the most rigorous and selective colleges and universities in the country. Learn more here.

Track & Field Breaks School Records

Congratulations to Track & Field team which set 21 personal records, broke four school records that have been standing since 1979, and took home the runners-up trophy competing against over 33 schools at the Farmington Invitational!

4x4 Relay - Taryn Henderson, Nora Gerzema,Cree Hollier, Jenna Buchan: 3:59.78 which was previously a 4:05.4. Mercy 4x4 is currently the 2nd fastest in the state!

1600m (mile) - Nora Gerzema: 5:05.41

100m - Taryn Henderson: 11.93

200m - Taryn Henderson: 24.52

French Honor Society

Congratulations French Honor Society new Inductees and awardees! To qualify for induction, Sophomore French students must maintain academic excellence, participate in cultural activities and outings, dedicate time to service projects and philanthropies and complete a final project that is judged by the current Chapter 493 members, officers and moderators.

Class of 2025 Inductees

Faith Fusco

Lauren Gawne

Margaret Geraghty

Nyala hakim

Marta Meehan

Emma O'Donnell

Caitlyn Roberts

Marie Schueneman

Lauren Smith

Chizitere Nwoke

National Awards

Kathryn Bryne: Michigan World Language Certificate of Excellence

Abigail Coscarelli: AATF Excellence in French Award

Valentina Hutter: AATF Outstanding Senior in French Award

Adele Jones: AATF Outstanding Senior in French Award:  

Lilly Kulaga: Northeast Conference of Teachers of Foreign Language Student Excellence Award

Finley Siegel: AATF Excellence in French Award

4.0 Awards

Kathryn Byrne

Abigail Coscarelli

Valentina Hutter

Adele Jones

Lilly Kulaga

Finley Siegel

Member of the Year Award

Maggie Geraghty (20.5 points of participation)

Exceptional Service Awards

Seniors:

Caroline Butcher

Adele Jones

Juniors:

Kaitlyn Cronin

Sofia Galea

Teagan Farrow

Miranda Lebednick

Sophomores:

Margaret Geraghty

Chizitere Nwoke

Marie Schueneman

National HS Softball Player of the Week

Congratulations to phenomenal pitcher Kaitlyn Pallozzi '25 who was named the 2023 Extra Inning Softball's National High School Player of the Week for May 2, 2023! Read all about Kaitlyn here.

2022-2023 National Community Service Award Winners

Values in action! We are proud to announce six students are being recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC), and InnerView in the sixth Annual Community Service Awards. This program, open to all U.S. students, has been designed to connect student community service activities, skill development, and commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to transform our world. Read more here.

Congratulations to the following students for making a difference!

Ambassador Awardees: Sage Johnson '24

Honor Awardees: Grace De Klerk '25, Sophia Segars '26

Merit Awardees: Ellery Long '24

Zero Hero Awardees: Ellery Long '24

Michigan Awardees: Julie Castillo '24, Grace De Klerk '25, Sage Johnson '24, Ellery Long '24, Morgan Sarafa '24, Sophia Segars '26

Special Health Sciences Program Acceptance

Congratulations to Jennifer Akabuo '25 who has been accepted into the University of Michigan's Health Sciences Pre-College Exposure Academy (SPEA). SPEA is a 3 week program at the University of Michigan that will include workshops in biomedical science, health equity, college preparedness and academic well-being.

Big Soccer Win

Shout out to Mercy Varsity Soccer for their big win against unbeaten Marian! Read all about it here. Go Marlins!

NHS Blessing Bags

Mercy's NHS Class of 23 has donated over 100 'Blessing Bags' to the Detroit Street Mission. Blessing Bags are gallon sized bags filled with items such as personal hygiene needs, socks and snack items. Every bag includes a handwritten note of inspiration. The bags are distributed every Sunday by the Detroit Street Mission to the overwhelming large number of homeless in Detroit. Thank you, NHS '23!

Basketball Accolades

Mercy Basketball finished in the Sweet 16 and plenty of players received some amazing honors in the Catholic League, BCAM, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press and Hometown Life!

All-Catholic: Maya White, Aizlyn Albanese

All-League: Fran DeNardo, Lauren Smiley

All-Academic: Caroline Butcher

Central Division Coach of the Year: Gary Morris

Check out the compilation of awards here!

Mercyaires Host Maize Mirchi

The Mercyaires and students welcomed members of Maize Mirchi, award winning South Asian inspired a cappella group from the University of Michigan. They were treated to a performance and Mercy students exchanged music with their singers. Such a wonderful class experience! Check out performance videos on the Performing Arts Instagram here.  

SPRING CONCERT

You're invited to the Mercy HS Spring Concert "Tributes" on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00pm in the Mercy HS Rosemary Clooney Auditorium.

We will commemorate and remember Mr. Larry Teevens†, Former Vocal Music Director, for the lasting impact he has had on Mercy High School. As a special tribute to Mr. Teevens† at the end of the Concert, we welcome all former Mercyaires to join our current Mercyaires on stage for the final blessing and traditional arrangement of "Ave Maria." We will also honor our dear Instrumental Music Director, Ms. Marianne Corrigan, who will be retiring at the end of this school year and send our Class of 2023 Seniors off with good wishes.

Please join us and bring your families and friends for an evening of Choral music, chamber orchestra, solos, small groups and the Mercyaires. Donations are gratefully appreciated and an Afterglow gathering will conclude the evening. 

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)

MOTHERS' CLUB

Used Uniform Sale

Wednesday, May 17

1:40pm - 3:00pm

Gymnasium/Auditorium Entrance

Great deals on shirts ($10); skirts ($25); sweaters, quarter-zips ($20). Cash and check only. Volunteers needed to help with set-up, workers during the sale and tear down.

ATHLETICS

Sports Physicals Offered at Mercy

Henry Ford physicians and athletic trainers will be conducting comprehensive sports

physicals that meet MHSAA requirements. The physicals include:

• Complete medical history evaluation

• Orthopedic/sports medicine consultations

• ECGs for student-athletes ages 14+

Thursday, May 18, 2023

3:00 – 5:00 pm

Mercy High School Gymnasium

REGISTER HERE

$20 per physical; $25 with ECG

Fee is due at time of service.

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!

Pompon Tryouts

Come join the Mercy Varsity Pom Family! Tryout information for the 2023-2024 Mercy Pompon Team is now available here. Register by May 10 by completing Google form here.

Thursday, May 10: Instructional Video sent to Registrants

Saturday, May 13: 9am - 12pm Mercy Gym

Monday, May 15: 3:00pm - 6:30pm Clinic and Final Tryout

Cheerleading Tryouts

Interested in Mercy Cheer? Be sure to attend the mandatory try-out dates:

Monday, May 22: 5:00pm-7:30pm

Tuesday, May 23: 5:00pm-7:30pm

Wednesday, May 24: 5:00pm-7:30pm

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.

ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Important Dates & Event Info

This is a reminder of the 4/27/23 important communication with additional instructions as well as information Seniors received during their class meetings and via email. Info includes: Prom; Important Academic Dates; Honors, Moving Up, Baccalaureate Mass; Keepsake Items; Graduation Gown; Mandatory Graduation Practice; Graduation and Senior All Night Party. If there are any questions, check Class of 2023 webpage or email seniormoderator@mhsmi.org.

SANP Forms Due Thursday

We hope to have 100% class participation, so please be sure your graduate submits her RSVP and required consent forms by this Thursday, May 11.

• SANP Student Invitation
• Student RSVP
• Parent/Student Consent Form
• Medication/First Aid/Emergency Contact Form

BLACK & IVY COLLEGE TOUR

Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser

Come and "Dine to Donate" to raise funds for Mercy BASE's first-ever Black & Ivy College Tour until May 10, 2023, at the Chick-Fil-A in Livonia on 11700 Middlebelt Road. You are invited to our kickoff event on April 26, from 4-8 pm. 10% of all dine-in, carry-out, and drive-thru purchases will support the Tour through May 10. Use code "Mercy High School" when you dine-in, carry out and drive-thru.

MARLIN SHOP

Online Marlin Shop Now Available

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.

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!

ROAD READY SEGMENT 1 CLASS

Road Ready Driving School will offer a Segment 1 session at Mercy, May 15 - June 8. The schedule has been adjusted for holidays, half days, no school, or other special schedules. Classes are open to Mercy and non-Mercy students.

• Monday, 5/15: 3-5pm
• Wednesday, 5/17: 2-4pm (1:40 dismissal)
• Thursday, 5/18: 3-5pm
• Monday, 5/22: 3-5pm
• Wednesday, 5/24: 2-4pm (1:35 dismissal)
• Thursday, 5/25: 3-5pm
• Tuesday, 5/30: 3-5pm
• Wednesday, 5/31: 12-2pm (exams)
• Thursday, 6/1: 1-3pm (exams)
• Monday, 6/5: 12-2pm
• Wednesday, 6/7: 12-2pm
• Thursday, 6/8: 12-2pm

For more Segment 1 Class information and to register visit roadreadyschool.com, email roadreadydrivingschool@yahoo.com or call 248-308-1048. Info on Segment 2 classes will be sent out soon.

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.