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 🎁
TWO DAYS until Giving Day!!
Cathedral Prep offers a Music, Visual, & Performing Arts Program (MVP) that gives students the opportunity to learn and hone their artistic skills while giving them a venue to show off express their artistic talents. The MVP program offers numerous courses in music, theater, visual art, and dance. Our students produce and perform in several concerts, plays, and dance performances throughout the year. Watch for dates of upcoming shows and productions. Trust us – you don’t want to miss out on these spectacular performances! Your gift on Giving Day will help us continue to build our MVP program and give our students even more chances to shine on stage! Join us for Giving Day November 15, 2023! #CPGivingDay #PrepVillaFamily #Tradition #FundForExcellence
Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:
• For the second straight year, boys soccer is headed to the state semifinals! They shutout South Fayette, 2-0. James DiSanza and Noah Handzel scored for the Ramblers, while Tyler Chermack earned the shutout in goal. Now, they look to avenge last year’s loss to Hershey High School. The matchup against the undefeated Trojans will take place TOMORROW 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. ⚽
• Football picked up a big victory in the PIAA subregional over Hollidaysburg, 63-35. Suhtaun Lewis accounted for over 200 yards on the ground and five touchdowns, while Dajore Hollingsworth added a pair. Luke Costello threw for 261 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Corey Allen had nine catches for 163 yards and a score. RJ Roberts had a receiving touchdown, while David Adams-Prince and Daniel Oblich each had interceptions on defense. The Ramblers will have a bye week as they await the winner of the District 7 championship between Peters Township and Pine-Richland. 🏈
• Varsity hockey took part in the SHL Showcase in Illinois. The Ramblers finished 0-3-1 on the weekend. They began their trip with a 3-3 tie against Carmel Catholic (IL). They would then fall to Glenbrook South (IL), 3-1. They lost to Stevenson (IL), 3-1, and York (IL), 3-2. 🏒
(Soccer photo courtesy of Manny Rodriguez; Football photo courtesy of Switchback Photography)
From forensic autopsies to the meticulous analysis of crime scene findings, Dr. Jerry Clark ’78 provided an experience that deepened MedPath student’s understanding of the crucial role forensic pathology plays in solving mysteries and delivering justice. He gave examples ranging from local kidnapping cases to the widely known “Pizza Bomber” case. #Prep #MedPath
This past weekend, the Prep JROTC cadets were at the front of Erie’s annual Veterans Day parade. These young men and women made Cathedral Prep and the United States Air Force very proud! #Prep #AFJROTC
THREE DAYS until Giving Day!!
Calling all Cathedral Prep and Villa Maria Academy alumni! Join us for our 24-hour giving campaign and help us continue our tradition of excellence. Your gift ensures that we can give our students an unmatched Catholic education and an unforgettable high school experience. Join us for Giving Day on November 15, 2023! #CPGivingDay #PrepVillaFamily #Tradition #FundForExcellence
AFJROTC cadets spent yesterday afternoon with veterans and other residents at the Regency at South Shore. Cadets had a great experience hearing stories from the veterans and the widows of veterans. #Prep #AFJROTC
On this Veterans Day, and every day, we want to say thank you to all who have served and those who continue to serve this country. You are our true heroes! #Prep #VeteransDay #SaluteToService
We had a very special visitor on campus yesterday. Former president of Cathedral Prep and Villa Maria Academy Fr. Scott Jabo spoke to our juniors and seniors about being open to God’s call for vocations, religious life, or marriage, and to pray for others to be open to answering their call as well. #Prep #Faith ✝
FIVE DAYS until Giving Day!!
Cathedral Prep offers five Academic Pathway Programs designed for students who have a strong interest in a particular career field and would like to engage in a higher level of preparation to achieve their future goals. These programs offer more rigorous and focused curricular expectations and methodical career discernment. Students get explore career options in depth through coursework and cocurricular experiences like guest speakers, field trips, and shadowing opportunities. Join our mission on Giving Day and help us continue our tradition of academic excellence. #CPGivingDay #PrepVillaFamily #Tradition #FundForExcellence
The MVP Department is hosting a Coffee House Concert in the Salata Technology & Innovation Center on Tuesday, November 14! The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Not only will the Show Choir and Acapella Ensemble be performing, but students will also perform solos, duets, and small group numbers in an open mic style concert. Admission is $5 per person, and coffee, baked goods and concessions will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Come out for an enjoyable evening of pop and music theatre pieces that range from such artists as Queen, Pentatonix, Alicia Keys, Cam, Ruth B, Adele, and more! #Prep #CoffeeHouse
SIX DAYS until Giving Day!!
With a gift to Cathedral Prep on Giving Day, you’re giving our students access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment, keeping them at the forefront of learning and enabling them to rise above their peers. We hope you will join us in our mission to continue to provide our students with unmatched opportunities that encourage them to become leaders in innovation and creativity. #CPGivingDay #PrepVillaFamily #Tradition #FundForExcellence
Members of the Outreach Club attended the Rotary Club of Erie’s luncheon yesterday. They had the opportunity to describe to Rotarians the service work we are currently doing, including Operation Christmas Child, before hearing a presentation about tourism in Erie from VisitErie. #Prep #Outreach
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, November 7:
• In an overtime thriller, boys soccer advanced to the PIAA quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory over Montour. Down 1-0 in the closing minutes, Luke Trocki scored to send the game into overtime. Just over one minute into overtime, Noah Handzel would score the golden goal to seal the Ramblers victory. ⚽
• Varsity hockey bounced back with a 3-1 victory over Mt. Lebanon. Chris Bruschi, Mathius Sprickman and Braydan McGarry scored, while Tanner Ball made 30 saves in net. 🏒
Host your next birthday party or social event with us at the Hagerty Family Events Center! We offer packages for our aquatics center, gymnasium, or main concourse. Email Jimmy Smith ’11, AVP of Development & Strategic Initiatives, at jimmy.smith@cathedralprep.com or call (814) 453-7737, Ext. 2294 for more information! #Prep
The Speech & Debate team hosted the first tournament of the school year last week. Congratulations to the Policy Team of Collin Harris ’24 and Connor Clark ’25, who tied for first place! Congratulations, again, to them and best of luck to them and the rest of the team this season! #Prep #Debate
8 DAYS until Giving Day!!!
The Class of 2023 was awarded $30.2 million in scholarships to attend college, averaging $178K per student! A Cathedral Prep education stands out in the sea of applicants and prepares students to reach their fullest potential upon graduation and well into their future. Help us continue the tradition of excellence and support Cathedral Prep’s Giving Day on November 15, 2023! #CPGivingDay #PrepVillaFamily #Tradition #FundForExcellence
Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:
• It was another great performance by girls cross country, who placed second in the state in the PIAA championships. Anne-Catherine Brown placed sixth overall, while Lauren Raimy also medaled with her 12th place finish. Fina Bannister was took 42nd. Allison Bender was 68th, while Caitlin Dugan finished 86th. Grace Barrett and Sarah Teed also ran for Prep. Congratulations to Coach Brown and the Ramblers on another outstanding campaign! 👟
• The PIAA AA Girls singles and doubles championships took place over the weekend at Hershey Racquet Club. In singles, Anna Poranski closed out her fantastic career, falling to Lansdale Catholic’s Emerson Selgrath in straight sets. In doubles, the tandem of Sophia Glance/Finleigh Handzel picked up a straight set win over the team from Masterman. They would fall in the quarterfinals in three sets to the tandem from North Catholic. Great season girls! 🎾
• Varsity hockey split their games against the PHA Icemen this weekend. They picked up a 4-3 win, before dropping their second, 3-0. 🏒
