We are looking for an assistant cross country coach! Anyone interested should contact Head Coach Therese Brown at therese.d.brown@gmail.com or Vice President of Athletics Bill Flanagan ’87 at bill.flanagan@cathedralprep.com. #Prep #CrossCountry 👟
We are looking for an assistant cross country coach! Anyone interested should contact Head Coach Therese Brown at therese.d.brown@gmail.com or Vice President of Athletics Bill Flanagan ’87 at bill.flanagan@cathedralprep.com. #Prep #CrossCountry 👟
Over the past three days, Cathedral Prep AFJROTC welcomed our incoming freshmen to Zero Week—a fun, cadet-led immersion experience designed to build friendships, confidence, and teamwork before the school year begins.
From sports and team-building challenges to leadership activities, swimming, and learning AFJROTC traditions, our newest cadets got a head start on becoming part of the Prep family.
A special thank you to our upperclassmen who planned and led the event. Their leadership helped make Zero Week a tremendous success and set the tone for an outstanding year ahead. #Prep
From sports and team-building challenges to leadership activities, swimming, and learning AFJROTC traditions, our newest cadets got a head start on becoming part of the Prep family.
A special thank you to our upperclassmen who planned and led the event. Their leadership helped make Zero Week a tremendous success and set the tone for an outstanding year ahead. #Prep
Today we’re sharing an important leadership update. After four years of dedicated leadership, President Kevin Smith and the Villa Maria Cathedral Preparatory Catholic School System Board of Directors have made a mutual decision for Kevin to transition from his role at the end of the 2025-2026 academic school year. We are grateful for all he has done to strengthen our school community and wish him the very best. We’re also pleased to welcome Jason Ladouceur as interim president, who will provide steady leadership moving forward.
Our dedication to our students and their families, and our commitment to continuing the strong traditions of Prep and Villa for many years to come remain unwavering. For more information, please visit https://www.cathedralprep.com/page/leadership. #Prep
Our dedication to our students and their families, and our commitment to continuing the strong traditions of Prep and Villa for many years to come remain unwavering. For more information, please visit https://www.cathedralprep.com/page/leadership. #Prep
National Art Honor Society (NAHS) students capped off a fantastic year of events, activities, and service with a trip to Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Museum of Art. Students were able to experience Carnegie’s impressive collection of modern and early modern art and design. They even had a chance to visit the neighboring Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Students wrapped up their time in Pittsburgh with lunch in the Strip District. #Prep #NAHS 🎨
This year marked a truly historic moment for our school as we presented cords for the very first time at graduation. These cords represent far more than a finishing touch to a cap and gown, they symbolize years of dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to the demanding pathway of our MedPath program.
MedPath students have taken on rigorous science coursework, completed structured requirements beyond the traditional curriculum, and actively engaged in shadowing, enrichment, and professional exploration experiences in the medical and health sciences field. Their work ethic, resilience, and passion for healthcare set them apart throughout their high school journey.
It was incredibly meaningful to recognize these graduates with cords that honor not only what they have accomplished academically, but also the growth, maturity, and leadership they have shown along the way. Congratulations to our inaugural MedPath cord recipients, you have set the standard for every class that follows. #MedPath ⚕️
MedPath students have taken on rigorous science coursework, completed structured requirements beyond the traditional curriculum, and actively engaged in shadowing, enrichment, and professional exploration experiences in the medical and health sciences field. Their work ethic, resilience, and passion for healthcare set them apart throughout their high school journey.
It was incredibly meaningful to recognize these graduates with cords that honor not only what they have accomplished academically, but also the growth, maturity, and leadership they have shown along the way. Congratulations to our inaugural MedPath cord recipients, you have set the standard for every class that follows. #MedPath ⚕️
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller’s Day Off TOMORROW is the big day! We look forward to celebrating our seniors at their Commencement tomorrow at the Warner Theatre. We know they will shine wherever their next journey leads them, but they will always have a home at Cathedral Prep. Once a Rambler, always a Rambler. Your brothers and sisters will always be with you, Class of 2026! #Prep #Classof2026 #Family 🟠🔵⚫
Summer is nearly here and several of our sports teams are hosting camps! There's still time to register!! Visit www.cathedralprep.com/athleticcamps for more information and sign your child up today! #Prep #SummerCamp 🏈🏀🏐
Yesterday, our cadets had an incredible opportunity while flying with the Civil Air Patrol. They were able to tour Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion as the crews made their way home from deployment.
Getting the chance to see these aircraft up close, speak with soldiers, and learn more about Army aviation made an already outstanding day even more memorable. Experiences like this give our cadets a firsthand look at military service, leadership, and aviation while reinforcing the values of teamwork and service. #Prep 🚁
Getting the chance to see these aircraft up close, speak with soldiers, and learn more about Army aviation made an already outstanding day even more memorable. Experiences like this give our cadets a firsthand look at military service, leadership, and aviation while reinforcing the values of teamwork and service. #Prep 🚁
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, May 28:
• Boys varsity lacrosse won their PIAA subregional matchup over Allderdice, 18-6. Rory Callaghan scored eight goals and had five assists. Dom Fornelli scored twice and had three assists. Brady Powers scored three goals and had an assist. Matt Bandsidhar scored three times, while Jameson Hertel and Evan Kaizer each scored a goal. Michael Corritore and Robbie Brown each had an assist. Ty Harrison finished 21/22 on faceoffs. TJ Hiner made three saves, while Max Harrison made two saves in goal. 🥍
• Girls lacrosse fell in the PIAA subregional to Bellefonte, 9-5. Lilly Blake scored three goals. Brooke Powers had a goal and two assists. Kendal Krahe also scored. Sophia Montagna made four saves. 🥍
• Boys varsity lacrosse won their PIAA subregional matchup over Allderdice, 18-6. Rory Callaghan scored eight goals and had five assists. Dom Fornelli scored twice and had three assists. Brady Powers scored three goals and had an assist. Matt Bandsidhar scored three times, while Jameson Hertel and Evan Kaizer each scored a goal. Michael Corritore and Robbie Brown each had an assist. Ty Harrison finished 21/22 on faceoffs. TJ Hiner made three saves, while Max Harrison made two saves in goal. 🥍
• Girls lacrosse fell in the PIAA subregional to Bellefonte, 9-5. Lilly Blake scored three goals. Brooke Powers had a goal and two assists. Kendal Krahe also scored. Sophia Montagna made four saves. 🥍
Congratulations to Fina Bannister ’26, Maria Bruschi ’26, Joseph Ott ’26, and AJ Sirianni ’26. They were named recipients of the Kiwanis Club of Erie Academic Excellence Scholarship. They received the scholarship for not only their outstanding academic excellence, but also for exemplary community service and extracurricular school activities. Congratulations to all! #Prep #Service #Leadership #Kiwanis
Campus Ministry leaders had the chance to be on retreat yesterday at Saint Francis Xavier Church in McKean. It was a day of prayer, community, and planning for next year. Fr. Mike led the morning in prayer, while Fr. Ben finished our day with Mass. In Fr. Ben’s homily at the end of the day, he reminded our students of the importance of serving each other, using Mother Teresa’s lifelong motto: “You did it to me.” #Prep #Faith #Community ✝️
Charbel Moubarak ’28 keeps on winning. After helping the boys tennis team capture their first ever state title, and before winning gold with Gavin Ferretti ’26 in the state doubles tournament, he took first place in microbiology at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) State Meeting! A member of the MedPath program with an interest in medicine, he took first place for the second straight year in microbiology. He not only took first place, but he also received a perfect score! His project was titled “Comparing Disc Diffusion and E-Test Methods to Determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of Two Antibiotics.” This achievement is only the beginning, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish and discover in the future. Congratulations, Charbel! #PJAS2026 🔬🥇
AFJROTC cadets proudly presented the colors during the Erie SeaWolves' Education Day game today, demonstrating professionalism, discipline, and school spirit in front of the home crowd. The opportunity showcased the cadets’ dedication to service and leadership while representing Cathedral Prep and the Erie community with pride. #Prep 🐺⚾
Calling all Ramblers and Victors! This year, we are kicking off Reunion Weekend with the Rambler Golf Classic! Alumni, parents, and friends are invited to join us on Friday, July 17, at Whispering Woods Golf Club for a day of spirited competition. This event is open to ALL golfers! Visit www.cathedralprep.com/rgc26 for more information and registration. #RGC2026 ⛳
Show Choir traveled to Sandusky, Ohio over weekend to perform and compete at the Music in the Parks Music Festival. They went up against schools that brought their ensembles from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. It was a busy day of performances, with different ensembles performing every 20 minutes from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. They performed a selection of the Little Shop of Horrors Medley, a vocal jazz arrangement of Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies,” and a gospel/rock arrangement of Bill Wither’s “Lean on Me” for two adjudicators from university choir programs. They were scored on tone quality, intonation, diction and pronunciation, note accuracy, rhythmic precision, and musicality. Show Choir performed very well, earning “superior” ratings from the judges, seizing the first-place trophy in their division! On top of that, they earned the highest points overall, clinching the trophy of best High School Choir Overall Divisions/Categories! Congratulations to our Show Choir and Director Mr. Alesso! #Prep #ShowChoir 🎶🏆
“Persistence is the most powerful force on earth, it can move mountains.” — Albert Einstein
Graduation is THIS SUNDAY! We continue to celebrate the members of the Cathedral Prep Class of 2026. We are so proud of all of you! #Prep #Classof2026 #Family 🟠⚫🔵
Graduation is THIS SUNDAY! We continue to celebrate the members of the Cathedral Prep Class of 2026. We are so proud of all of you! #Prep #Classof2026 #Family 🟠⚫🔵
Cathedral Prep Holiday Weekend Athletics Roundup:
• ICYMI: STATE CHAMPS! Congratulations to Gavin Ferretti and Charbel Moubarak. After helping lead the Ramblers to their first ever PIAA team, they took the PIAA AA Doubles championship with their 7-6, 6-3, victory over South Park’s Jonah Jasek and Steven Duing. They began the tournament with a straight set victory over Winchester Thurston’s Ravi Stanger and Soham Maiti. They would win their second-round match over the tandem from Wyoming Seminary in straight sets. They’d take their semifinal match over the team from Conrad Weiser in straight sets before cruising to a gold medal. Their victory is the seventh boys doubles state championship in Cathedral Prep history, and Ferretti’s second overall after winning in 2024 with teammate James Casella ’24. Joseph Prichard competed in the PIAA AA Singles tournament. He fell in straight sets in his first round match against Quaker Valley’s Will Meaghar. 🎾🥇🏆
• ICYMI: The Ramblers came home from Shippensburg University with a silver medal! Congratulations to the Girls 4x800m Relay! The team of Makayla Stutts ’27, Anne-Catherine Brown ’26, Reagan Johnston ’27, and Fina Bannister ’26 finished second in the state. They finished with a season-best time, shaving nine seconds off their winning District 10 mark. Bannister also finished sixth in the 800m. 👟🥈
• ICYMI: It was a lacrosse sweep for the District 10 AA lacrosse championships at Fairview! Congratulations to girls lacrosse! For the second time in program history, and first since 2019 as Victors, they are District 10 champions! They captured the AA title game over Conneaut in double overtime, 7-6, off the Hannah Dacus golden goal. Dacus scored three goals and had an assist. Brooke Powers, also had three goals, while Lilly Blake also scored. Kendall Krahe and Azlyn Miller each had an assist. Sophia Montagna made her first career start in goal and made seven saves. Congratulations to Coach Matson ’15VMA and the Ramblers! Boys lacrosse captured the District 10 AA crown over Hickory, 10-8. The Ramblers rallied from two goals down in the fourth quarter to score four straight and seal the win. Rory Callaghan scored four goals and had two assists. Jameson Hertel scored three times and had two assists. Evan Kaizer scored twice, while Matt Bansidhar also found the mesh. Joey Bernatowicz, Robbie Brown, and Dom Fornelli each had an assist. TJ Hiner made seven saves. Congratulations to Coach Smykowski and the team on their victory!🥍🏆
• Girls flag football fell to McDowell in the Metro Championship, 7-6. The Ramblers advanced the ball to the three-yard line but ran out of time and could not get off an additional snap. Kayley McCall ran the ball in for the lone touchdown. Brooklyn DiRaimo had an interception. 🏈
• Varsity baseball defeated Harbor Creek in the District 10 AAAA semifinals, 5-3. Derick Friedman ignited the offense with three hits and a home run and earned the save. AJ Sirianni had two hits and two RBIs, while Frank Thomas yielded just a run and struck out three in four innings of relief. The Ramblers would fall in the championship game to General McLane, 4-3. Matthew Boam had a pair of hits, while Derick Friedman and Davin Friedman each drove in a run. ⚾
• ICYMI: STATE CHAMPS! Congratulations to Gavin Ferretti and Charbel Moubarak. After helping lead the Ramblers to their first ever PIAA team, they took the PIAA AA Doubles championship with their 7-6, 6-3, victory over South Park’s Jonah Jasek and Steven Duing. They began the tournament with a straight set victory over Winchester Thurston’s Ravi Stanger and Soham Maiti. They would win their second-round match over the tandem from Wyoming Seminary in straight sets. They’d take their semifinal match over the team from Conrad Weiser in straight sets before cruising to a gold medal. Their victory is the seventh boys doubles state championship in Cathedral Prep history, and Ferretti’s second overall after winning in 2024 with teammate James Casella ’24. Joseph Prichard competed in the PIAA AA Singles tournament. He fell in straight sets in his first round match against Quaker Valley’s Will Meaghar. 🎾🥇🏆
• ICYMI: The Ramblers came home from Shippensburg University with a silver medal! Congratulations to the Girls 4x800m Relay! The team of Makayla Stutts ’27, Anne-Catherine Brown ’26, Reagan Johnston ’27, and Fina Bannister ’26 finished second in the state. They finished with a season-best time, shaving nine seconds off their winning District 10 mark. Bannister also finished sixth in the 800m. 👟🥈
• ICYMI: It was a lacrosse sweep for the District 10 AA lacrosse championships at Fairview! Congratulations to girls lacrosse! For the second time in program history, and first since 2019 as Victors, they are District 10 champions! They captured the AA title game over Conneaut in double overtime, 7-6, off the Hannah Dacus golden goal. Dacus scored three goals and had an assist. Brooke Powers, also had three goals, while Lilly Blake also scored. Kendall Krahe and Azlyn Miller each had an assist. Sophia Montagna made her first career start in goal and made seven saves. Congratulations to Coach Matson ’15VMA and the Ramblers! Boys lacrosse captured the District 10 AA crown over Hickory, 10-8. The Ramblers rallied from two goals down in the fourth quarter to score four straight and seal the win. Rory Callaghan scored four goals and had two assists. Jameson Hertel scored three times and had two assists. Evan Kaizer scored twice, while Matt Bansidhar also found the mesh. Joey Bernatowicz, Robbie Brown, and Dom Fornelli each had an assist. TJ Hiner made seven saves. Congratulations to Coach Smykowski and the team on their victory!🥍🏆
• Girls flag football fell to McDowell in the Metro Championship, 7-6. The Ramblers advanced the ball to the three-yard line but ran out of time and could not get off an additional snap. Kayley McCall ran the ball in for the lone touchdown. Brooklyn DiRaimo had an interception. 🏈
• Varsity baseball defeated Harbor Creek in the District 10 AAAA semifinals, 5-3. Derick Friedman ignited the offense with three hits and a home run and earned the save. AJ Sirianni had two hits and two RBIs, while Frank Thomas yielded just a run and struck out three in four innings of relief. The Ramblers would fall in the championship game to General McLane, 4-3. Matthew Boam had a pair of hits, while Derick Friedman and Davin Friedman each drove in a run. ⚾
Today, we pause to remember and honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice, bravery, and dedication will never be forgotten. We are forever grateful. #Prep #MemorialDay
Congratulations to Head Football Coach Mike Mischler ’87. He was inducted into the PSFCA Coaches Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2026 yesterday at a ceremony held at the Cumberland Valley High School Performing Arts Center. The inductees were also honored at halftime of the Big 33 Football Classic, an all-star event featuring the top high-school football players in Pennsylvania and Maryland, later that day. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Coach Mischler! #RollRamblers 🏈
