Yesterday, AFJROTC cadets traveled to Robert Morris University to train with Army ROTC cadets and tour the school. Our cadets never miss an opportunity to gain leadership training with others on their journey to become disciplined, productive, and successful citizens in our community. #Prep
🚨PLAYOFFS – SATURDAY, MARCH 1🚨
• Girls basketball competes in a D-10/D-9 subregional game at 2:00 p.m. at Punxsutawney Hight School. The winner moves into the state bracket the following Saturday. Tickets for the game will be sold online at https://piaad9.hometownticketing.com/embed/all. 🏀
• The D-10 Swimming championships come to a close today at SPIRE Institute in Geneva, OH. The meet begins at 1:00 p.m., and tickets can only be purchased at https://piaadistrict10.hometownticketing.com/embed/all. 🏊♀️🏊♂️
• Wrestling closes out PIAA Individual Regionals in Sharon. Today’s matches kick off at 9:15 a.m. this morning. Tickets can only be purchased at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=mobileNav. 🤼♂️
(Photos courtesy of Caitlyn Elwell ’23)
Studio AP Art students studied figure and portraiture for a week with Mr. Bonvissuto, looking at basic drawing guidelines and vocabulary when studying the human body specifically. They worked with charcoal and drew their art teachers, along with their peers, in this fun, mark-making drawing process. #Prep #Art 🎨
The Diversity Club hosted a “Lunch and Learn” this week. Mr. Gary Horton, president of the Erie Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) spoke to Prep and Mother Teresa Academy students. Mr. Horton talked about the organization’s history, both nationally and locally, and the many initiatives that the organization is a part of. He also stressed the importance of youth engagement and involvement. #Prep #Community
🚨PLAYOFFS – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28🚨
• Boys basketball competes in the D-10 AAAA championship tonight against Sharon. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Slippery Rock University. Tickets can only be purchased at https://piaadistrict10.hometownticketing.com/embed/all. 🏀
• Day one of the D-10 Swimming championships kicks off today at SPIRE Institute in Geneva, OH. The meet begins at 2:00 p.m., and tickets can only be purchased at https://piaadistrict10.hometownticketing.com/embed/all. 🏊♀️🏊♂️
(Photos courtesy of Caitlyn Elwell '23)
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, February 25:
• Boys basketball defeated Grove City, 79-46, in the D-10 semifinals. Four players scored in double figures, led by Michael Thompson’s 22 points. Ahmari Horton and Spencer Kanne each had 14 points, while Nando Mirarchi added 10. 🏀
• Varsity hockey picked up a win over Canon-McMillan, 2-0. Chris Bruschi and Nick Pugne scored for the Ramblers. Logan Morris, Tucker Kinnear, and Hyatt Hetz had assists. Ian Brown made all 17 saves in net to secure the shutout. 🏒
Cathedral Prep Show Choir presents “A Midnight Masquerade” Concert NEXT TUESDAY, March 4, in the Salata Technology & Innovation Center! The concert begins at 7:00 p.m., and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Spend your Mardi Gras enjoying an evening of music from our students! #Prep #MidnightMasquerade
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, February 24:
• Girls varsity basketball closed out their regular season with a 59-52 win over Frewsburg (NY). Addie Biel led the way with 30 points and 16 rebounds. Seana Thrower had 10 points, five steals and four assists. 🏀
• PLAYOFFS TONIGHT: Boys basketball eyes a trip to the D-10 finals. They must first get past Grove City. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. at General McLane High School. Tickets can be purchased at https://piaadistrict10.hometownticketing.com/embed/all. 🏀
Congratulations to Charbel Latouf ’25. He has committed to play football next season at Duquesne University. Latouf rushed for 544 yards this past season, averaging just under five yards per carry, and scored seven touchdowns overall for the Ramblers. He projects to play running back in college. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 🏈
MedPath hosted a “Lunch and Learn” on Friday. Students had the incredible honor of hearing from a truly inspiring guest, Dr. Paul Wright. Dr. Wright was one of the cardiologists who had the privilege of caring for St. Teresa of Calcutta. He shared his firsthand experiences working with Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity, offering a rare glimpse into her wisdom, humility, and unwavering call to serve.
His talk centered on the age-old question: “What does it mean to live a good life?” He reminded our students that we are all called to compassionately serve, and above all, to love, just as Mother Teresa once told him, and that he lives by Matthew 25:35: "For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink..." His stories of one-on-one conversations with Mother Teresa were both humbling and inspiring, leaving a lasting impact on everyone in the room.
Students were especially moved by the sacred relics he brought: a rosary gifted to him by Mother Teresa and a prayer card containing a piece of the white sari she wore when she passed away. Many students had the profound opportunity to touch their own rosaries or crosses to these relics, creating a truly unforgettable moment.
We are beyond grateful for this experience and the reminder that medicine is not just about science, it’s about serving with heart, purpose, and above all, love! #MedPath
STEM Path students recently participated in a “Lunch and Learn” with engineer Jeff Chereson ’78 from Spectrum Control. He presented and described the variety of engineers that Spectrum employs and gave examples of the types of technological problems that they solve. Students had an opportunity to handle an assortment of products and learn how they work, as well as ask questions to learn more about Jeff, Spectrum Control, and engineering fields in general. We want to thank Jeff and Spectrum Control for sharing their knowledge with the students in our STEM Path program! #Prep #STEMPath
AFJROTC supported Bowlers to Veteran Link (BVL), which is a nationwide organization that has raised over $56 million for veterans since 1942. BVL has been able to fund dozens of diverse recreation therapy programs and services for veterans and active-duty military. Cadets collected $2,446 last year to help support this nationwide effort. #Prep #Service
Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:
• Congratulations to Ted Terrizzi. He won the D-10 AA Diving title at McDowell Intermediate High School. Brother Ed Terrizzi finished fifth overall, while sister Ange Terrizzi finished sixth in the girls’ competition. Ted is headed to Lewisburg for the PIAA Championship. 💦
• Wrestling captured the D-10 AA Individual title over the weekend at Sharon. Brandon Byrd (160) won his class. Keagan Oler (133), Jaden Crockett (152), and Bo Martucci (189) all finished second. Kamdyn Borrero (127) and Sam Harrington (172) finished third. Davion Edmond (121) and Omar Arrington (215) took fourth. Mason Gregor (107) finished fifth, while Gabe Dorman (145) took sixth. Aiden Carter (114) took eighth. All 11 wrestlers advanced to Regionals next weekend. 🤼♂️
• Boys basketball won their quarterfinal matchup against Farrell, 83-47. Nando Mirarchi and Michael Thompson each had 17 points. Ahmari Horton finished 16 points. 🏀
• Indoor track competed in the NEOITC All-Star Meet at SPIRE. Allison Bender won the 1600. Fina Bannister took third in the 800. Zita Schiedel finished eighth in the 3200. 👟
Outreach Club and Book Club teamed up this week to host a book drive. Students were able to donate any youth or young adult books. These books will be distributed to others in our district to support the Pennsylvania Youth Reading Initiative! #Prep #Service #Community 📚
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, February 20:
• Varsity hockey picked up a 4-1 victory over Hempfield. Ethan Cunningham scored a pair of goals, while Tucker Kinnear and Chris Bruschi also lit the lamp. Mathius Sprickman had a pair of assists. Charlie McBrier, Rylan Sorge, Jared Montagna, and Kinnear also had assists. Ian Brown made 29 saves in goal. 🏒
Ms. Falk’s Honors Theology II students are drawing/building Herod’s Temple, the temple where Jesus would have worshiped in Jerusalem. They studied the history and construction of the temple and who was allowed in the various parts of it. They were then given a list of areas of the temple that had to be included in their drawing/structure. #Prep #Theology
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, February 19:
• Bowling rolled to a 21-7 win over Mercyhurst Prep on Senior Night. Seniors Ava Hensler, Piper Holland, and Olivia Hutchinson all earned points for the Ramblers. Hensler had the high game of 213 and high series with a 577. The team finished the season in second place with a record of 6-3. Hensler will represent the team at regionals in Pittsburgh on February 28. 🎳
• LATE WEEKEND SCORES: JV hockey participated in the Buckeye Classic Tournament last weekend. They picked up a 4-2 win over Belle Tire Prep in their first game. Maddox Maciulewicz, Kellan McGuire, Marco Vavala, and Logan Morris all scored. Morris also had a pair of assists, while Henry Fritts had an assist. They defeated Navy Youth in their second game, 4-1. Kellan McGuire, Maciulewicz, Austin Edmonds, and Fritts scored. Fritts and Ethan Pfleger had assists. They’d win their third game, 3-1, over the Westerville Warcats. Maciulewicz scored a pair of goals. Morris also scored, while Vavala had an assist. They Ramblers would fall in the championship game, 6-4, to the Mid-State Mustangs. Austin Edmonds scored a pair of goals. Garrett Schwartz and Fritts also scored. Vavala, Morris and Pfleger had assists. 🏒
Members of Outreach Club were able to attend the Rotary Club of Erie's weekly meeting today to share club updates. We are grateful for our connection with Rotary Club of Erie and the donation that they provided to help us complete our Operation Christmas Child service project in November. Their donation allowed us to ship the 50 boxes for children in need! #Prep #Outreach
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup:
• LATE MONDAY SCORE: Varsity hockey picked up a 6-2 win in the “Battle of the Barn” against McDowell on Senior Night. Mathius Sprickman and Tucker Kinnear each scored twice, while Rylan Sorge and Hyatt Hetz also scored. Chris Bruschi, Ethan Cunningham, Charlie McBrier, Brady Sack, and Sprickman had assists. Ian Brown secured the win in net. 🏒
Cathedral Prep Holiday Weekend Athletics Roundup:
• Wrestling came away with the District 10 AA Section 1 title. They bested second-place Corry by 30 points. Kamdyn Borrero (127), Jaden Crockett (152), Brandon Byrd (160), and Bo Martucci (189) won their classes. Davion Edmond (121), Gabe Dorman (145), and Sam Harrington (172) took second. Omar Harrington (215) finished third, while Andrew Gammon (139) and Max Spaulding (285) took fourth. Aiden Carter (114) finished fifth, while Mason Gregor (107) and Keagan Oler (133) finished sixth. They all qualified for Districts next weekend. 🤼♂️
• Boys basketball split their doubleheader with Erie High. Varsity earned a co-Region title with a 66-53 win over the Royals on Senior Night. Max Wallace had 16 points and 12 rebounds. Nando Mirarchi also had 16 points, while Cormac Thunell and Michael Thompson each had 11 points. JV dropped their matchup, 43-40. Marco Pfister scored 16 points to lead the way. 🏀
• PRESEASON: Boys lacrosse competed in the Pineapple Cup in Pittsburg. They finished the tournament with a 3-2 record. They fell in the championship game to Indiana, 5-4. Ian Brown was named Team MVP with his performance in goal throughout the tournament. 🥍
