Cathedral Preparatory School

Our MVP Department hosted their Winter Showcase on Tuesday in the H. David Bowes Auditorium. Dance Ensemble, Instrumental Ensemble, and Show Choir put on some amazing performances and spread holiday cheer as we gear up for break! We would like to send a special thank you to everyone who attended the program. Thank you for your support! #Prep #MVP #HolidayCheer 🎄🎶💃

This year, we have been blessed to build community and relationships once again this year with the Barber National Institute (BNI) and their students for our monthly visits. Each month, students visit classes at BNI. Yesterday was a day full of holiday cheer with gingerbread houses, Christmas games, and music. We are grateful for the opportunity to join BNI each month to grow in understanding and friendship! #Prep #Community

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, December 17:

• Bowling fell to Erie High, 23–5. Ashley Carlson had a career high game of 205 and career high series of 484. 🎳

Last Thursday, several members of the Villa Maria Cathedral Preparatory Catholic School System administration and board of directors, along with a few faculty and staff members from Cathedral Prep and Mother Teresa Academy spent the day with the Sisters of St. Joseph, the founders of Villa Maria Academy. We talked about all of the exciting things happening at both schools, and we shared with them the many ways that the charism and legacy of the SSJs remains strong and present, both physically in and around the school buildings as well as spiritually within the Prep and MTA communities.

After a thorough update and an opportunity for the Sisters to ask questions, President Kevin Smith and Chairman of the Board Dr. Chris Clark ’87 were proud to present the SSJs with a VMCPCSS Board-approved resolution recognizing their faithful commitment to the Church, community, and the mission of Catholic education for 165 years. The day concluded with some joyful holiday performances by the Cathedral Prep show choir, dance ensemble, and instrumental ensemble! #Prep #Community

Students from Prep and Mother Teresa Academy attended the inaugural Youth Summit, a project funded, in part, under a grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.

These students were selected for their strong leadership aptitude and commitment to making a difference. To kick the day off, Nora Marsh ’29 showed incredible courage by stepping onto the stage to sing “Rise Up” by Andra Day in front of the entire audience. Next, they heard from keynote speaker Brandon Wiley. He shared his personal journey with mental health and ended with a beautiful motivational message. They attended breakout sessions that included talks on peer mentoring, gaming & gambling, and anti-bullying. The students ended the day with a community project.

This meaningful experience empowers students to grow as leaders, learn from experts, and engage with their community around important issues facing today’s youth. #Prep #MTA #MakeADifference

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, December 16:

• Wrestling doubled up Seneca, 46-23. Mason Gregor, Jourian Crockett, and Montrell Stonewall earned pins. 🤼
• Varsity hockey fell to Bishop McCort, 5-2. Garrett Schwartz scored both goals. Chris Bruschi had an assist. Matei Moga made 30 saves in net. 🏒
• Boys freshman basketball fell to McDowell, 57-41. AJ Barrios led the way with 15 points. Cartier Shaw scored nine points. 🏀

(Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos - Rich Wise)

AFJROTC cadets participated in the Wreaths Across America program this past Saturday. The cadets supported event organizers by distributing wreaths to the many participants from the local community. In addition, the cadets took part in placing wreaths on veterans’ graves, honoring their service and sacrifice. #Prep #Service #Community

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, December 15:

• Girls swimming & diving picked up another Region victory, this time over Mercyhurst Prep, 123-44. Jaslene Cage and Kendal Johnston each won four events. Triple winners included Kara Sanders and Aubrey Bender, while Brianne Ryan and Ashley Bender each won twice. 🏊‍♀️
• Boys swimming & diving also won their Region meet over Mercyhurst Prep, 129-5. Ben Camera won four events. Triple winners were Jackman Callaway, Jack Raimy and Thomas Fortin. Adam Clark won twice, while Ted Terrizzi took the diving competition. 🏊‍♂️
• Boys basketball swept St. Joe’s (NY). Varsity beat the Marauders, 99-80. Nando Mirarchi had 32 points. Michael Thompson went for 26. Ahmari Horton had 14, while Ashton Wilbur had 13. JV won their matchup, 91-64. Eli Elwell had 20 points. Demario Smith went for 17, while Ben Dougherty finished with 15. Karson Biel had 12 points. Matt Nedreski chipped in 11, while Jayson Feliciano had 10. 🏀
• Girls basketball swept Harbor Creek. Varsity rolled to a 59-29 win over the Huskies. Natalie Spano paced her team with 19 points. Mia Washburn had 11. Leah Nies scored nine points, while Grace Orlando and Evalene Geary each had eight. JV picked up a 58-13 win. Nora Marsh had 12 points. Alyssa VanDamia scored 11 points. Awut Mangok had eight points. Anna Johnson finished with seven points. 🏀

Students had the opportunity to serve at Sunday Suppers at First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant last night. While serving those in need in our community, our students certainly received their own blessings as the night was filled with songs from the community and a special reciting of “The Night Before Christmas.” We’re grateful that Sunday Suppers allows us to join their family at the holidays! #Prep #Service #Community 🍽️

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• Boys basketball was perfect on the weekend. Varsity beat North East, 106-72. Nando Mirarchi had 37 points. Michael Thompson had 23, while Ahmari Horton added 20. The Ramblers set a school record for points in a game, surpassing the previous mark of 102. JV also beat the Grape Pickers, 80-28. Demario Smith had 15 points. Ben Dougherty had 14 points, while Jayson Feliciano finished with 12 points. Karson Biel chipped in 11. Freshman picked up a 38-31 win over Canisius (NY). Lochlan Snider-Mills had nine points. Cartier Shaw had seven points. 🏀
• Girls basketball split their doubleheader with Padua (OH) at the Archbishop Hoban (OH) Hoopfest. Varsity fell to the Bruins, 57-40. Natalie Spano and Mia Washburn led the Ramblers with nine points apiece. JV won their matchup, 52-10. Nora Marsh had 14 points, while Awut Mangok had 10. 🏀
• Varsity hockey shut out McDowell, 3-0, in their Pink the Rink charity game. Nathan Hanel, Garrett Schwartz, and Rory Callaghan scored for the Ramblers. Brady Sack had a pair of assists. Nick Hoke, Aiden Lewis, Michael Corritore, and Dylan Graham also had assists. Matei Moga made 18 saves in net to secure the shutout. 🏒

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, December 11:

• Girls basketball swept Corry. Varsity picked up a 60-23 win over the Beavers. Natalie Spano hit six three-pointers and scored 26 points. Grace Orlando had 12 points, all on threes, while Leah Nies had nine points. JV won their matchup, 52-14. Bella Scheloske had 12 points. Anna Johnson scored 10, while Nora Marsh finished with nine. 🏀
• Girls swimming beat Erie High, 102-38, in their first Region meet. Jaslene Cage won four events. Triple winners included Aubrey Bender, Kendal Johnston and Brianne Ryan, while Kara Sanders and Haylie Montgomery each won twice. 🏊‍♀️
• Boys swimming also opened with a Region win over Erie High, 108-35. Jackman Callaway took home four events. Andrew Dutchcot, Thomas Fortin, Lochlan Snider-Mills, William Grimshawe, Jax Calhoun, and William Speros all won twice. 🏊‍♂️
• Boys freshman basketball defeated Oil City, 71-28. Cartier Shaw finished with 26 points, while Morbe Ladu added 17. 🏀

NEXT TUESDAY, join us in the H. David Bowes Auditorium for some holiday cheer as the MVP Department presents their Winter Showcase. The program is set to begin at 7:00 p.m., and admission is FREE. Come out and support our talented dancers, musicians, and performers! #Prep #MVP ❄️🎄

Mrs. Quinn’s AP Calculus and AP Statistics students had the opportunity to hear from David Tullio ’17, who now works in sales at Custom Engineering Co. He shared real examples of how calculus and statistics play a vital role in manufacturing, from analyzing production data to optimizing processes. It was an inspiring visit that helped students see how the skills they’re learning in class translate directly to the real world! #Prep #Calculus #Statistics

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup from Wednesday, December 10:

• Wrestling rolled to a 51-17 win over Girard. Jourian Crockett (127), Kamdyn Borrero (145), Mario Panighetti (152), Sam Harrington (172), Bode Terry (189), and Max Spaulding (285) won by fall. Davion Edmond (133) won by technical fall, while Sawyer King (139) scored a major decision. 🤼
• Bowling fell in their opener to Mercyhurst Prep, 22-6. Tamara Bell had the high game of 175, while Ashley Carlson had the high series of 416. 🎳

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, December 9:

• Boys basketball swept Fairview. Varsity continued their hot start to the season with a 79-65 win over the Tigers. Nando Mirarchi netted 30 points to lead the way. Ahmari Horton chipped in with 16 points, while Michael Thompson had 10 points. JV won their matchup, 61-35. Ben Dougherty finished with 18 points. Demario Smith had 12 points. Matt Nedreski and Jayson Feliciano finished with eight points apiece. 🏀
• Varsity hockey fell in overtime to Wheeling Park (WV), 3-2. Jonah Wyant and Hyatt Hetz scored for the Ramblers. Dominic Fornelli, Garrett Schwartz, and Nick Hoke had assists. Matei Moga made 20 saves in net. 🏒

(Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos – Rich Wise)

Yesterday, our AFJROTC cadets spent the day immersed with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, exploring real-world pathways to college through military educational benefits and scholarship opportunities. Cadets also got hands-on experience with Army weapons systems, night vision optics, and the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). A huge thank you to our partners in the PAARNG for an unforgettable and impactful learning experience! #Prep

Members of the softball team took some time over the weekend and volunteered with Toys for Tots. #Prep #Service #Community

The RV Tour made its stop in Pittsburgh last Thursday. Prep and Villa alumni gathered in PNC Park’s Wigle Reserve Club for an evening of connection, memories, and Rambler/Victor pride. Attendees had the opportunity to reconnect with their alma mater, enjoy drinks, food, and conversation with fellow alumni, hear exciting updates about the school from President Kevin Smith, and celebrate what makes our community so strong and enduring. Be sure to be on the lookout for our next stop on the RV Tour! #Prep #RVTourPittsburgh

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, December 8:

• Boys freshman basketball lost to Erie High, 45-42. Ashton Stinely had 16 points, while Cartier Shaw dropped nine points. 🏀
• LATE WEEKEND SCORES: Wrestling finished 1-3 at the Trinity Duals. The won their opening match against Belle Vernon, 45-27. Mason Gregor (121), Sawyer King (139), Sam Harrington (172), Bode Terry (189), and Max Spaulding (285) all had pins for the Ramblers. Davion Edmond (133), Mario Panighetti (145), and Kamdyn Borrero (152) win by technical fall. They would fall to the hosts, 49-23. Edmond (127), Borrero (145), and Spaulding (285) had falls. Harrington (172) won by tech. fall. They lost to West Allegheny in the consolation semifinals. Borrero (152) and Terry (215) had pins. Panighetti (145) won by decision, while Harrington (172) scored a tech. fall. The Ramblers would drop their final match to Thomas Jefferson, 43-26. Panighetti (145), Harrington (172), and Spaulding (285) scored falls. Edmond (127) won by decision, while Borrero (152) won by tech. fall. 🤼

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup :

• Boys varsity basketball went 2-0 over the weekend at the North Catholic Tip-Off Tournament. They defeated Scranton Prep, 92-86, in their opening matchup. Michael Thompson had 28 points to lead the way. Nando Mirarchi finished with 25 points. Ahmari Horton had 16, while Ashton Wilbur went for 12. They also picked up a win over St. Mary’s (MD), 96-71. Mirarchi had 26 points. Wilbur went for 20 points. Thompson had 19, while Horton had 18. 🏀
• Girls varsity kicked off their season with a 60-50 win over John F. Kennedy Catholic (OH). Natalie Spano and Leah Nies each had 14 points to lead the way. Mia Washburn had 13 points, while Grace Orlando added 12 points. 🏀
• Girls swimming opened their season by capturing the Prep Invitational title. They amassed seven more points than Magnificat (OH) to place first. Jaslene Cage was huge for the Ramblers. She won the 200 IM, 100 breaststroke, and was part of the victorious 200 medley Relay. She was joined on the relay by Brianne Ryan, Kara Sanders, and Kendal Johnston. Johnston also won the 50 free. 🏊‍♀️
• Boys swimming also kicked off their season by hosting the Prep Invitational and emerged victorious, winning by 169 points over Canisius (NY). Jack Raimy won the 50 free and the 100 back. Jackman Callaway took the 100 butterfly. The Ramblers also won the 400 free relay behind Callaway, Andrew Dutchcot, Adam Clark, and Thomas Fortin. 🏊‍♂️

(Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos - Rich Wise)