Cathedral Preparatory School

Congratulations to Clark Brown ’26 and Finn Paterson ’26. They recently graduated from Keystone Boys State, a week-long American Legion leadership development program. The week-long summer experience, which was held at Messiah University, focused on leadership, civic participation, and learning-by-doing. Prep alumnus Conor O’Brien ’24 also served as a counselor for the week. #Prep #AFJROTC

Congratulations to MSgt. Richard Sambuchino. He was presented the “Educator of the Year” award at the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania’s 106th Department Convention. The award recognizes his dedication and service as an educator within the JROTC program. #Prep

We are excited to share that Mrs. Jessica Lucas, our dance educator, has been selected to serve on the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Chapter 4 Committee’s standards writing team. This committee is charged with updating the state’s Arts and Humanities academic standards for the first time since 2002.

After a highly competitive process with 177 applications reviewed, Jessica was chosen as one of 46 experts representing dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual art from across Pennsylvania. This cohort of individuals is deeply committed to ensuring the highest quality arts education for all Pennsylvania students.

Jessica’s expertise and passion for arts education, especially in dance, make her an ideal contributor to this important work. She will collaborate with fellow educators and arts professionals to revise the standards, ensuring they reflect today’s best teaching practices and support equitable access to inspiring, relevant arts learning experiences.

Her involvement in this statewide effort highlights the talent and leadership we are fortunate to have at our school. We congratulate Jessica on this exciting opportunity to help shape the future of arts education in Pennsylvania! #Prep #Dance

We would like to congratulate Hannah Devine on becoming the next head coach of the girls volleyball team. She has been an assistant in the program the last few years and looks to build off the team’s state semifinals appearance last season. Congratulations, Hannah! #Prep #RollRamblers 🏐

Cadets kicked off the holiday weekend by proudly presenting the colors at the SeaWolves game last Thursday. The cadets did a great job representing Prep by showing discipline and determination while completing a perfect color guard in the hot afternoon. A sold-out crowd gave them a rousing standing ovation when they exited the field. We are happy to be a part of such awesome community events. #Prep 🐺⚾

We would like to wish everyone a safe and wonderful Fourth of July!! #Prep #HappyFourthofJuly🎇🎆

Each year, the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA), posts an All-American list that includes the fastest 100 athletes in each event. We are proud to congratulate Maria Costa ’25 for earning NISCA All-American honors in the 100 backstroke with the 61st fastest time in the country during the 2024-2025 season. The medley relay team of Costa, Jaslene Cage ’27, Ellie Natemeier ’25, and Kendal Johnston ’27 also achieved an All-American “consideration” time but finished just outside the top 100. #Prep #RollRamblers #AllAmerican 🏊‍♀️ https://www.niscaonline.org/AALists/2025/g100bk25.htm

The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Erie County was held at the Hagerty Family Events Center on Saturday. The Cathedral Prep cheer team was there to cheer on the cancer survivors during the “Survivor Walk.” #Prep #Cheer #Community 📣

Congratulations to Andrew Costello ’26. He was named first team all-state in 4A by the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association. #Prep #RollRamblers #AllState ⚾

Cathedral Preparatory School is seeking a dynamic and driven professional who is passionate about relationship-building and growing sustainable annual support for the school for our Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving position. The director will be the lead advocate for alumni and provide insights and feedback to leadership. To learn more about the position and apply, visit www.cathedralprep.com/jobs. #Prep #JoinOurFamily

Calling all Victors and Ramblers! It’s time to reunite! This year, the classes of 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020 will get together for fun activities and reminisce about their time at Prep and Villa. Reunion Weekend will be held July 18 – 20! Is it your year to celebrate? Visit www.cathedralprep.com/rw25 for more information! #Prep #Villa #ReunionWeekend2025 ⚫🟠🔵⚪

"And I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty." - 2 Corinthians 6:18 Happy Father’s Day!! 🧡💙

Today was graduation day for cadets in the Class of 2029 who participated in Cathedral Prep AFJROTC's Zero Week Academy. Zero Week, a cadet-run program, introduces the fundamentals of followership, integrity, and teamwork. After finishing the three-day camp, they now await the start of school to show off their promotions to Cadet Airman. Congratulations cadets! #Prep #AFJROTC

Inbound freshmen cadets from Prep's Class of 2029 have begun Zero Week. Over the next three days, they will learn about Prep and AFJROTC. This camp is led by current AFJROTC cadet leadership. #Prep #ZeroWeek

Congratulations to DaMir Flemings ’28. He has advanced to compete at the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival next week in Las Vegas NV. Way to go, DaMir, we are proud of you! #PrepPride 🥊

Dr. David Almeida closed out MedPath’s “Lunch and Learn” speaker series last week with a talk entitled, “Healing, (Genetic) Hacking, and Hope: My Journey & Your Future in Healthcare.” Students learned about cutting edge retinal surgeries and technologies and were inspired by his thirst for knowledge and his road to his MD, MBA, and PhD. Today, our students had the incredible opportunity to assist Erie Retina Research during a retina scan clinic. From registering participants to practicing retinal scans on college students, these future healthcare professionals got hands-on with cutting-edge technology and meaningful patient interaction. We are proud to see our students stepping up, learning, and making a real impact in the community! #MedPath #HandsOnLearning #STEMinAction 🔬👁

Cathedral Preparatory School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic assistant principal to join our educational leadership team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the principal in the administration of the school, fostering an environment conducive to student learning and growth. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills who is committed to enhancing the educational experience for all students. To learn more about the position and apply, visit www.cathedralprep.com/jobs. #Prep #JoinOurFamily

Yesterday was the last full day of school! Faculty and staff held a secret dress down with the theme “Dress like Bob Achille ’75 Day!” Everyone sported their best spirit wear and sweatpants for the occasion as we celebrated the close of Mr. Achille’s 46-year Prep teaching career. His legacy as a Cathedral Prep legend will live on long after he leaves these halls. We also had the opportunity to send off Mrs. Barbara Haft, who is retiring after a 28-year career at Cathedral Prep. We are eternally grateful for her service to our school community. #Prep #Family

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, June 2: • Baseball fell in the first round of the PIAA playoffs to Central Valley, 3-2. The Warriors scored three runs in the seventh inning to end the Ramblers’ season. KJ Williams had a pair of hits and drove in both of Prep’s runs. Derick Friedman threw five shutout innings. ⚾

🚨PLAYOFFS TODAY🚨 Baseball takes on Central Valley in the first round of the PIAA playoffs. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at Mercyhurst University. Tickets can only be purchased online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. #RollRamblers ⚾ (Photo courtesy of Noah Wagner '25)