Cathedral Preparatory School

Outreach Club hosted its eighth annual packing of boxes for Operation Christmas Child yesterday. Following a dress down where the student body was able to support the efforts, 50 boxes were packed and are ready to go for children in need during this holiday season. Outreach Club is so grateful for everyone's generosity and encourage you to keep praying for the children who will receive these boxes all over the world! Thank you!! #OperationChristmasChild #Service 🎁

We’re just five days away from Giving Day on November 20! Our goal is to raise $300,000 this year, and we need your help to get there. Your gift will make an immediate impact on what matters most – our students. Your gift provides crucial funds for tuition assistance, dedicated staff members who encourage students to strive for excellence, innovative resources that prepare them for successful futures, and most importantly, the opportunity to grow in faith as a part of the Prep family. Let’s show our students just how powerful the Prep and Villa alumni network can be! Every gift, large or small, makes a difference, and any contribution made now until November 20 will count toward our Giving Day goal. Join us in continuing our proud tradition of shaping the next generation of leaders and achievers. Thank you for your support and for keeping the spirit of Cathedral Prep alive and strong! #CPGivingDay

Ms. Kabasinski’s forensic science students took a trip to the Forensic Investigation Center at Gannon University yesterday. They met with Dr. Theodore Yeshion, Gannon’s professor and program director of criminal justice and criminalistics, and one of his graduate students. They were able to ask questions, take a tour of the center, and participate in a mock crime scene investigation! #Prep #Forensics 🔬

Yesterday, MedPath students had the privilege of hearing inspiring words from Aimee Hagerty, MSN, RN, MBA and her incredible career journey during their “Lunch and Learn” series. From starting as a nurse, moving up to Chief Nursing Officer, to building a hospital from the ground up, Aimee’s story shows how resilience and vision can shape lives and communities. Aimee shared how skills and competence are important, but what truly distinguishes good from great is how you treat people. In a field where technical expertise is vital, she reminded students that empathy, kindness, and respect make the real difference. She also led efforts to bring Erie its first transplant team, pioneering life-saving care for countless patients right here in our community. Her advice to have the courage to create your destiny was powerful, inspiring students to push beyond their comfort zones and make an impact. Thank you, Aimee, for empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals to lead with heart, vision, and purpose! #Prep #MedPath

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, November 12: • Boys soccer picked up a 4-3 victory over Avonworth in the PIAA AA semifinals. Max Johnson scored a pair of goals to lead the Ramblers to back-to-back state championship appearances. Ethan Cain and Brandon Lin also scored. They take on Northwestern Lehigh in the PIAA AA title game at Eagle View Middle School in Mechanicsburg on Saturday, November 16. Their match is set for 4:00 p.m. ⚽ • For the first time since 2019 as VMA Victors, girls soccer is headed back to the state championship. They defeated Quaker Valley, 1-0, in the PIAA AA semifinals behind a goal from Olivia Dixon and shutout by keeper Jordan Senz. CC Cacchione had the assist. They also take on Northwestern Lehigh in the PIAA AA title game at Eagle View Middle School in Mechanicsburg on Saturday, November 16. Their match is set for 7:00 p.m. following the boys match. ⚽ • With a trip to the state championship on the line, girls volleyball put up a valiant fight against the top team in the state, Corry. After winning the first set 25-12, the Ramblers dropped the second, 25-19. They won the third 25-20 and were four points away from clinching the match, but the Beavers rallied to win the final two sets, 25-23 and 15-8, to end Prep's season. Kamryn Resurreccion had 40 assists and 12 digs. Carolina Krahe had 10 kills and 11 digs. Olivia Hutchinson finished with 21 kills and six blocks. Ellen Hutchinson had five kills and six digs. Kharhys Nickson had nine kills and five blocks. Paige Patsy had 16 digs, while Mackenzie Moore finished with 35 digs. 🏐

AFJROTC Headquarters conducted their formal Unit Assessment last week. The purpose of this visit was to provide feedback regarding the performance of the AFJROTC unit, and to assess its compliance with Public Law, Department of Defense, and Air Force Instructions. Our Blackbird cadets were awarded an overall “Exceeds Standards” rating. Justin Yochim ’25 and Ryan Noonan ’27 were also presented with the Top Performer Award for their superior performance based on a cadet’s performance in leadership and job performance in preparation for the unit’s assessment and in primary duty. Great work, cadets! #Prep #AFJROTC

Students in Mrs. Quinn’s AP Calculus classes, along with students from five other schools in Erie County, competed in Gannon University’s ninth annual Differentiation Bee. This year, Hank Partridge ’25, Jonah Bebko ’25, and Laura Hetrick ’25 finished in first place received $1000 Gannon scholarships each. James Burkett ’25, Evan Theisen ’25, and Roger Havyarimana ’25 finished in second place and each received $500 Gannon scholarships. #Prep #DifferentiationBee

It is with deep sadness that we inform the Villa Maria Academy community of the passing of Kathleen DiNicola, longtime faculty member and administrator at Villa Maria Academy. She worked her entire career at Villa Maria Academy, working as a teacher for 12 years and assistant principal for 30 years until her retirement in 2016. For full obituary, please visit this link: https://www.burtonquinnscott.com/obituaries/kathleen-dinicola “Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen." Mary, Our Lady of Victory, pray for her. #Villa ✝💙

On Friday, National Art Honor Society (NAHS) held their annual “Pies and Picasso” event in the Salata Technology & Innovation Center. Angeline Terrizzi ’25, Katie Kuhar ’26, and Sofia Giacomelli ’26 led participants in the creation of a beautiful fall pumpkin patch painting. A large assortment of pies was provided for people to enjoy while they painted. Forty people attended, and NAHS raised $1000, which will help the club pay for their next art museum field trip. Some outstanding paintings were created, and a good time was had by all! #Prep #NAHS #PiesandPicasso 🎨🥧

PLAYOFFS TONIGHT: • It’s a soccer doubleheader at Franklin High School tonight! Girls soccer takes on Quaker Valley at 5:00 p.m., while boys soccer follows against Avonworth at 7:00 p.m. A trip to the state championship in Mechanicsburg is on the line. Tickets are only available at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar&fbclid=IwY2xjawGgOS9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXZiGIRtIerPAgnGG_ShBCkBgHJDixrR5hSq4P1RuVHXBpfrfap2f85HMg_aem_B_cspAbILZeGrIxxOzIHYQ. ⚽ • Girls volleyball is set to face a familiar foe in the state semifinals. They take on Corry at 6:30 p.m. at McDowell High School. The Ramblers look punch their ticket to Mechanicsburg and avenge their previous losses to the Beavers. Tickets are only available at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar&fbclid=IwY2xjawGgOS9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXZiGIRtIerPAgnGG_ShBCkBgHJDixrR5hSq4P1RuVHXBpfrfap2f85HMg_aem_B_cspAbILZeGrIxxOzIHYQ. 🏐 ROLL RAMBLERS!! 🐏🟠⚫🔵 (Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos – Rich Wise)

This past weekend, Cathedral Prep AFJROTC cadets honored our veterans at Erie’s annual Veterans Day parade! #Prep #AFJROTC

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup: • Girls soccer is headed to the PIAA semifinals after their 2-1 victory over North Catholic. Trailing 1-0 in the second half, the Ramblers produced a pair of goals from Brooklyn DiRaimo and Olivia Dixon to get the victory. Dixon and Jordyn DiRaimo had assists. They take on Quaker Valley TOMORROW at 5:00 p.m. at Franklin High School. Tickets are only available at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. ⚽ • Boys soccer is also headed to the PIAA semifinals. They defeated Trinity, 5-2, behind goals from Michael McDonald, James DiSanza, Esteban Millet, Brandon Lin, and Carter Budacki. Max Johnson had four assists, while Millet also had an assist. The Ramblers make it a doubleheader at Franklin High School. They take on Avonworth at 7:00 p.m. TOMORROW for a trip to Mechanicsburg. Tickets are only available at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. ⚽ • Girls volleyball is headed to the PIAA semifinals for the first time in program history. The Ramblers swept Southmoreland, 3-0, in dominant fashion. Kamryn Resurreccion had 41 assists and six digs. Carolina Krahe finished with 10 kills and 16 digs. Olivia Hutchinson had 28 kills and five digs. Mackenzie Moore had 20 digs, while Ellen Hutchinson and Paige Patsy each had seven digs. With a trip to Mechanicsburg on the line, they face a familiar opponent. The Ramblers take on Corry TOMORROW at 6:30 p.m. at McDowell. Tickets are only available at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. 🏐 • Competitive cheer competed at the Butler Cheer Classic this weekend. The Ramblers took second place and received the highest score in program history! 📣

Congratulations to Callum Snider-Mills ’25 and Ely Cooney ’26. They were both named 2023-2024 USA Water Polo Academic All-Americans! They were recognized for their hard work in the classroom and in the pool. Student-athletes needed a 3.50 GPA on a scale of 4.0 to qualify. Congratulations, Callum and Ely! #Prep #WaterPolo #AcademicAllAmerican 🤽‍♂️

On this Veterans Day and every day, we thank all who have served and those who continue to serve this country. You are our true heroes, and we thank you for your sacrifices! #Prep #VeteransDay #SalutetoService

PLAYOFFS TOMORROW: • It's an 11:30 a.m. start for the girls soccer team at Franklin High School. The Ramblers take on North Catholic for a trip to the state semifinals. Tickets are only available online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. ⚽ • Girls volleyball matches up with Southmoreland at 12:00 p.m. in the PIAA volleyball quarterfinals. Sharon High School is the host, and tickets are only available online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. 🏐 • Boys soccer visits a familiar site in Westmont Elementary for their PIAA quarterfinal match. They take on Trinity at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are only available online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. ⚽ (Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos – Rich Wise)

Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program, is celebrated annually from October 23 through October 31. This year’s theme was “Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free!” Students made their pledge last week by signing a banner created by Nhu Tran ’25. #Prep #RedRibbonWeek

Cathedral Prep’s 8th Grade Honors Program students were recognized with a special breakfast ceremony last week! Prep Chaplain Fr. Jason Feigh gave a blessing, and the students heard from President Kevin Smith. Then they received their Honors Program pin and Cathedral Prep school garment. The program includes 53 students from several schools across Erie County. We love seeing them in the halls here at Prep every day and wish them the best of luck with their classes this year! #Prep #HonorsProgram 🟠⚫🔵

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, November 5: • Girls soccer advanced to the PIAA AA quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Burrell. Jordyn DiRaimo scored the game-winner for the Ramblers, while Haley Stadler had the assists. Jordan Senz secured the shutout in goal. ⚽ • Girls volleyball came back and defeated WPIAL champion Quaker Valley in a five-set thriller, 3-2. The Ramblers won the fifth set, 15-11. They forced the deciding set by winning the fourth, 33-31. Kamryn Resurreccion had 51 assists and 10 digs. Olivia Hutchinson totaled 28 kills, nine blocks, two aces, and two digs. She also reached 500 career kills! Ellen Hutchinson had 11 kills and 10 digs. Carolina Krahe had 10 kills and 10 digs. Mackenzie Moore had 43 digs, while Kharhys Nickson had eight kills. Paige Patsy had 13 digs. 🏐 • Boys soccer also advanced to the PIAA AA quarterfinals with a 3-1 win over WPIAL champion South Park. Michael McDonald, Max Johnson, and James DiSanza all scored for the Ramblers. ⚽ (Soccer photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos - Rich Wise)

Today, we welcomed back alumna Hayley Dever ’24 ! A MedPath graduate, she’s now thriving in her freshman year of college! She came to speak with our seniors about the unique advantages she's experienced thanks to MedPath's challenging curriculum. From tackling college-level courses to feeling prepared for rigorous science classes, she shared how MedPath gave her a huge head start. She spoke about the research projects she’s involved in, showing our students that they can dive into exciting fields early on too! Beyond her success stories, she offered practical study tips, time management strategies, and a reminder that dedication truly pays off. Thank you for inspiring the next generation of medical and science professionals, Hayley! #MedPath #FutureLeaders #CollegeReady #STEAM 📚🔬

PLAYOFFS TONIGHT: • It's a home playoff match for the girls soccer team. They host Burrell beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Hagerty Family Events Center this evening. Tickets are only available online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. ⚽ • Girls volleyball enters round one of the PIAA tournament this evening at 6:30 p.m. at Quaker Valley High School. Tickets are only available online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. 🏐 • The PIAA postseason begins tonight for the boys soccer team. The defending state champs head to South Park for a 6:00 p.m. first round game. Tickets are only available online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. ⚽ ROLL RAMBLERS!! 🟠⚫🔵