Congratulations to Sam Tojaga. The state championship winning coach has been named the PSCA Boys 3A Soccer Coach of the Year. The Ramblers went 19-3-1 this past season, winning the PIAA title in double overtime over Springfield Township. In addition to Coach Tojaga being honored, Noah Handzel ’24 was named All-State as a forward, while Kwame Anim-Somuah ’24 was tabbed All-State as a defender by the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association. #RollRamblers ⚽
We would like to wish everyone a very safe and blessed Thanksgiving! You all make a difference in our student’s lives and we are profoundly grateful We can’t thank you all enough for your continuous support and generosity! #Prep #HappyThanksgiving 🦃
Members of the National Art Honor Society decorated their tree yesterday for the annual Festival of Trees! Students have been hard at work creating ornaments and decorations. If you stop down at the Bayfront Convention Center this weekend, be sure to check out “Christmas in Whoville” and place your vote! #Prep #FestivalofTrees 🎄
Yesterday, we had the honor of having The Most Reverend Bishop Lawrence Persico, on his birthday, with us for our weekly mass. He reminded us of the importance of looking to Mary as a model of faith and service. We are called to be grateful as we go forward into this Thanksgiving break! #Prep #Faith ✝
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, November 21:
• Varsity hockey picked up an 8-5 win over Baldwin. Joey Walter and Mathius Sprickman (2) each scored a pair of goals. Ashton Duchini, Ethan Cunningham, Christopher Bruschi and Nick Pugne also scored. Tanner Ball finished with 33 saves in net. 🏒
Several members of Outreach Club attended the Kiwanis Lunch last week in preparation for their annual Christmas Dinner for those in need. Yesterday, club members gathered to create placemats for those who will be attending the dinner. #Prep #OutreachClub 🎄
Ms. Elisabeth Pol ’15VMA spoke to MedPath students about what it means to have a caring and trusting bedside manner. She also spoke on her life journey as an individual adapting and overcoming the challenges of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). She gave advice on study habits for the MCAT Exam and insight into the medical school application process. #Prep #MedPath ⚕
Christmas is coming, and the Cathedral Prep Spirit Store is ready to help you find the perfect gift! We will have select items on sale in store from 20% - 50% off for Black Friday weekend! Our hours for Black Friday weekend will be:
Friday, November 24: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 25: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
We will also offer special sales throughout the Christmas season! From November 27 – December 23, the store will be open Monday through Friday from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. It will also be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. The Spirit Store will also remain open for extended hours during Cathedral Prep athletic contests.
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, November 16:
• Varsity hockey fell in overtime to Upper St. Clair, 3-2. 🏒
Today is Children’s Grief Awareness Day. Students had the opportunity to dress down and come together to support and encourage grieving children everywhere. In honor of Children’s Grief Awareness Day, paper butterflies were available during all three lunches for students to write a message of love, honor, or support in memory of a loved one who has died. #Prep #ChildrensGriefAwarenessDay 🦋
Students in Ms. Kabasinski’s Forensic Science classes worked on a blood spatter analysis lab in class yesterday. They tested to see how height, angle and movements change the dimensions of a blood drop. This information helped students see how forensic scientists determine the series of events at a crime scene. #Prep #Science #Forensics 🩸
Fifteen of Mrs. Quinn’s AP Calculus students competed in Gannon’s eighth annual Differentiation Bee. Around 35 teams from across Erie County participated for a chance to show off their calculus skills and an opportunity to win Gannon scholarships. Cathedral Prep had a clean sweep this year, placing first, second and third! This is the first year Prep placed in the top three.
🥇 “Calculoose Goose” (Jonah Bebko ’25, Ty Hulick ’25, and Colin Troutman ’25)
🥈 “CP Vectors!” (James Burkett ’25, Brady Palmer ’24, and Evan Theisen ’25)
🥉 “Calc Derives Me Crazy” (Drew Brown ’24, Olivia Dixon ’25, and Hank Partridge ’25)
All students on the first-place team won $1000 scholarships, while students on the second-place team won $500 scholarships. Rue Burkett ’24, Roger Havyarimana ’25, Hannah Mikovich ’24, Lauren Raimy ’24, Regina Torrance ’24, and Haowei “Alex” Zhang ’24 also competed this year. Congratulations to all! #Prep #DifferentiationBee
Congratulations to the show choir, the acapella ensemble “Dynamic Intonation,” and all the soloist and instrumentalists who performed at this year’s Coffee House concert on Tuesday. Students performed for a standing room only audience! We are so proud of you! #Prep #MVP ☕🎶
One of the best aspects of being a part of JROTC at Prep are the hands-on lessons in aviation! Another group of cadets took to the skies yesterday with the Civil Air Patrol. #Prep #AFJROTC ✈
This past Tuesday, Jim Toohey ‘88, a partner at MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP, delivered their Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) contribution to President Kevin Smith. We want to thank MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP for this contribution, as every dollar through this program goes directly into our financial aid program. Thank you again for your support! #Prep #EITC
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, November 14:
• For just the third time in school history, and the first time in 22 years, the Ramblers are heading to the boys state soccer championship. They avenged last year’s loss in the state semifinals to Hershey with a 1-0 overtime victory over the Trojans, who were undefeated and ranked #1 in AAA entering the contest. Noah Handzel scored the golden goal, while Tyler Chermack earned the shutout in goal. Congratulations to the team and to head coach Sam Tojaga, who will make his first trip in his 19 years at the helm. The Ramblers will now take on Springfield Township this Saturday, November 18, in the state title game. It will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Eagle View Middle School in Mechanicsburg. Tickets will be available starting today at https://piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. ⚽
(Photo courtesy of Manny Rodriguez)
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, November 13:
• Varsity hockey fell to Central Catholic, 6-2. Ashton Duchini and Ethan Cunningham scored for the Ramblers. Tanner Ball had 31 saves in goal. 🏒
• TONIGHT: Boys soccer looks to avenge last year’s loss to Hershey High School in the state semifinals. The matchup against the undefeated Trojans begins at 5:00 p.m. at Price Field at Westmont Elementary in Johnstown. Tickets are only available online at: https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. If you are unable to make it to the game, you can catch the livestream at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/piaa/gamd2e80686a9/. ⚽
This Thursday, November 16, is Children’s Grief Awareness Day. Every year, the Highmark Caring Place holds the Caring Team for Grieving Students Summit as way to get information about Children’s Grief Awareness Day and the Caring Place out to students and schools. This year, Ava Kloecker ’26 was the student speaker and spoke about her grief journey. #Prep #ChildrensGriefAwareness 🦋
TOMORROW is Giving Day!!
Cathedral Prep provides advanced academic programs and cutting-edge technology in state-of-the art facilities, as well as an overall educational experience and unbreakable bond that is unmatched in northwestern Pennsylvania. The accomplishments of both our Cathedral Prep and Villa Maria Academy alumni around the globe are a testament to the legacy that lives on. Join us November 15, 2023, and participate in our 10th annual Giving Day!! #CPGivingDay #PrepVillaFamily #Tradition #FundForExcellence
Outreach Club hosted its seventh 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 🎁
