Cathedral Preparatory School

The Cathedral Prep Class of 1974 decided to meet on campus for their monthly gathering last week. Attendees had lunch in the school cafeteria and met with President Kevin Smith. Following lunch and a Q&A session, they had the chance to get a tour around the school. We encourage all Prep & Villa classes to share their gathering schedule with our Advancement Office. You can do so by reaching out to Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving Patrice Swick at (814) 453-7737, Ext. 2246 or Patrice.Swick@cathedralprep.com. #Prep #Alumni

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

It’s the final countdown! Senior Prom was held over the weekend at Lake Shore Country Club. This kicked off the final month of our seniors Prep as they get set to graduate at the end of May. We’re excited to announce the 2026 Cathedral Prep prom queen and king, Alonna Hudson ’26 and Maddox Ragen ’26! Congratulations Alonna, Maddox, and the entire prom court! The court included: Tamara Bell ’26, Maria Bruschi ’26, Mason Chatt ’26, Amanda Dong ’26, Sarah Gurung ’26, Christopher Mosca ’26, Amilio Perez ’26, and Zhaoying Zou ’26. #Prep #Prom2026 👑

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Thirty-three students were inducted into the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) at a ceremony last Thursday in the H. David Bowes Auditorium. NHS is a national organization which recognizes outstanding scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Candles were lit to signify these four values, as well as the initiation of the new members. Inductees received a pin and certificate to honor their new membership. Current members of NHS were present to induct the new members and show what it means to be a member of the National Honors Society. Congratulations to all the inductees! #Prep #NHS

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• Girls varsity lacrosse picked up a big win over Fairview, 11-2. Kendall Krahe who scored five goals to lead the Ramblers. Hannah Dacus and Taylor Benacci each scored twice. Azlyn Miller had a goal and three assists. Brooke Powers also scored, while Rynette Katen made six saves. 🥍
• Boys tennis had a big weekend. They swept Warren on Friday, 5-0. Gavin Ferretti, Charbel Moubarak, and Arjun Noticewala won singles in straight sets. The tandems of Joe Prichard/Chris Scott and Sam English/Clark Brown did the same in doubles. On Saturday, they competed in the District 10 Singles tournament at Westwood. Prichard won his opening round match, while Noticewala and Scott had a bye. All three would win their second-round and quarterfinal matches to advance to the semifinals. In the semifinals, Prichard would defeat Scott to advance to the finals. Noticewala fell to Fairview’s Jai Prabhu. Prichard is set to take on Prabhu in today’s AA Singles Championship at Westwood beginning at 3:00 p.m. 🎾
• Girls and boys track & field competed in the Baldwin Invitational and North East Invitational. At Baldwin, Fina Bannister won the girls 800m. Reagan Johnston was right behind in second, while Makayla Stutts finished fourth. Will English took sixth in the boys 800m. At North East, Shelby Abogunde took second in the girls 100m. De’Ziriana Page finished fourth. Abogunde took sixth in the girls 200m, while Page followed in seventh. The girls 4x100m relay took third. Lilly Pinzok took seventh in the high jump. Page won the long jump. Bella Scheloske and Elizabeth Hutchinson finished sixth and seventh, respectively. Hutchinson would also finish fourth in the triple jump. Thomas Goodwin took third in the boys 100m and second in the 200m. Shawnquel Pennemon finished fifth in the 200m. The boys 4x100m relay took second. Ashton Mountain won the triple jump and took third in the long jump. Sawyer King placed seventh in the javelin, while Thomas Shaughnessy finished sixth in the shot put. 👟
• Girls flag football fell to Mercyhurst Prep, 31-6. 🏈

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

“Your life is your story, and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential.”– Kerry Washington

The past four years have only been the beginning for the Class of 2026! Thank you for allowing us to take part in your journey. #Prep #Classof2026 #Family 🟠🔵⚫

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Congratulations to Ben Camera ’27. He has committed to swim at Gannon University in college. He was primarily recruited to swim breaststroke for the Golden Knights. Ben was part of the Region, District and state championship Rambler swim team this past season. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 🏊‍♂️

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Congratulations to Nando Mirarchi ’26, Michael Thompson ’26, and Ahmari Horton ’27. They have been selected 4A All-State by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers Association. Mirarchi was named to the first team, and Thompson was named to the second team. Horton was named to the third team. #Prep #RollRamblers #AllState 🏀

(Photos courtesy of Duffy Gallagher)

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Congratulations to Bella Speros ’26 and Theresa Ferraro ’27 for their selection and participation in this year's Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Chorus. The road to states began in January with auditions at the District 2 Choir Festival. There, they placed for regions. In February, they auditioned at the Region II Choir Festival and placed in the top four in their sections and earned their ranks as state musicians. They were two of just a handful of student musicians selected from our District to participate. The All-State Festival was held last week in the Poconos, and the concert was held at Kalahari Convention Center in conjunction with the PMEA Annual Conference. Students rehearsed for two days under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Brian Winnie of Western Illinois University, and prepared a diverse, dynamic, and moving program to perform. Students and teachers shared unique rehearsal strategies used by Dr. Winnie, including work with overtones, tone modeling, dynamics, musical independence, and expression. Bella and Theresa have now represented Cathedral Prep at the All-State Festival two years running! Congratulations to you both! #Prep #AllState 🎶

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Today is School Lunch Hero Day! School Lunch Hero Day is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the important role our student nutrition staff play in creating a welcoming, healthy, and positive school environment. We want to send a special thank you to our amazing Aramark cafeteria team who serve and support our school every day! #Prep #SchoolLunchHeroDay 🍴

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

MedPath students had an incredible opportunity to tour AHN Saint Vincent Hospital for a behind-the-scenes look at careers in healthcare!

Under the guidance of Dr. Caitlin Clark, students met professionals from radiology, physical therapy, emergency medicine, pharmacy, anesthesia, physician assistant studies, neonatal care and the president of the hospital, Dr. Chris Clark ’87.

Students explored key hospital areas including the ER, NICU, OR, Cath Lab, and more, gaining firsthand insight into the teamwork and expertise required to care for patients each day.

One of the biggest highlights was getting hands-on experience with the da Vinci Surgical System robot and seeing how advanced technology is transforming the future of surgery.

Thank you to AHN Saint Vincent for investing in our students and helping inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals! #Prep #MedPath ⚕️

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, April 30:

• Boys lacrosse took on Hickory at Dollinger Field. Six goals in the final quarter helped varsity to an 11-6 lacrosse victory over the Hornets, handing them their first loss of the season. Rory Callaghan had six goals and two assists. Jameson Hertel scored twice and had an assist. Brady Powers, Matt Bansidhar, and Evan Kaizer also scored. Chris Bruschi, Mike Corritore, and Joey Bernatowicz had assists. Ty Harrison went 13/18 on faceoffs, while TJ Hiner made 11 saves in net. JV tied their matchup, 4-4. Dom Fornelli, JJ Johnson, Reed Catrabone, and Kaizer scored for the Ramblers. Cam Friedrichsmeyer had two assists. Jacob Abbott also had an assist. Max Harrison made four saves. 🥍
• Boys tennis clinched the Region with their 5-0 win over McDowell. Gavin Ferretti, Charbel Moubarak, and Arjun Noticewala won in straight sets in singles. The tandems of Joe Prichard/Chris Scott and Sam English/Clark Brown did the same in doubles. 🎾
• Girls lacrosse lost to Mentor (OH), 14-4. 🥍

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

On April 23, the RV Tour made its next stop in Washington, D.C.! Jeremy Young '94 and VP of Advancement & Alumni Relations Kevin Moore hosted a special reception for alumni, bringing together members of the Cathedral Prep and Villa Maria Academy community. Alumni spanning from the 1960s through the Class of 2017 gathered for an evening of connecting, conversing, and sharing pride in Prep & Villa. Events like these continue to highlight the strength and reach of our alumni network, reinforcing the lifelong bonds that unite Ramblers and Victors across the country.

Thank you to all who joined us on this stop, and we look forward to seeing you at the next stop on the RV Tour in Chicago on July 1! #Alumni #RVTour 🚙

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

President Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Beecher Stowe visited our campus on Tuesday. They addressed themes and topics befitting of the Civil War. These historical re-enactors joined us as part of the USA 250 programs hosted by the Jefferson Educational Society. We want to send a special thank you to the Jefferson Educational Society for this opportunity! #Prep #History

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, April 29:

• Boys tennis picked up a big win over Nichols (NY), 3-2. Charbel Moubarak and Arjun Noticewala were winners in singles. The doubles tandem of Joe Prichard/Chris Scott also earned a win. 🎾

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Join the Cathedral Prep Dance Ensemble TONIGHT for their Spring Showcase! Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. in the H. David Bowes Auditorium. Admission is FREE. Enjoy a night of student-choreographed performances in a variety of popular dance and music genres. You don’t want to miss it! #Prep #Dance 🩰💃

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, April 28:

• Boys tennis defeated Mercyhurst Prep, 4-1. Gavin Gerretti, Arjun Noticewala, and Chris Scott swept singles. The tandem of Joe Prichard/Clark Brown won in doubles. 🎾
• Girls and boys track & field took on Erie High and Harbor Creek. The girls swept their opponents, besting the Royals (101-47) and Huskies (84-66). Makayla Stutts, Reagan Johnston, and Shleby Abogunde were triple winners against Erie High. Anne-Catherine Brown, Elizabeth Hutchinson, and De’Ziriana Page were double winner, while Kendal Johnston also won an event. Stutts and Reagan Johnston would also win three events against Harbor Creek. Brown and Kendal Johnston were double winners, while Page also took home an event. The boys dropped both of their meets, 79-68 to the Huskies and 100-46 to the Royals. Ashton Mountain won a pair of events against Erie High. Will English and Ted Terrizzi each won an event. Lucas Izbicki was a triple winner against Harbor Creek. Mountain, English, and Thomas Goodwin were double winners. Terrizzi and Joseph Applebee also won events. 👟
• Softball lost to Girard, 18-3. Emma Raucci and Addison Baldi each had a hit and drove in a run. 🥎
• Girls flag football fell to Frewsburg (NY), 26-13. 🏈

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

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

The 2026 NFL Draft was held in Pittsburgh this past weekend. On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Steelers offered Western Pennsylvania high schools the opportunity to send a representative to the event. The organization celebrated these schools by providing an item for their trophy case: a custom football for players drafted and a custom gold chrome helmet from Riddell for players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Matt Oblich ’26 represented our school and made the trip to Pittsburgh to receive this commemorative gift and participate in the day's festivities! A special thank you to the Pittsburgh Steelers for this opportunity! #RollRamblers 🏈

https://www.steelers.com/video/watch-celebrating-drafted-players-from-western-pennsylvania

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

“All dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving towards them.” — Viola Davis

Chasing a dream requires hard work, passion, and many sacrifices. We can’t wait to see the Class of 2026 accomplish everything their heart desires. #Prep #Classof2026 #Family 🟠⚫🔵

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Friday turned out to be an awesome day for our annual Powderpuff football game! It was yet another showdown between the juniors and seniors. It was a back-and-forth game, but the seniors would eventually prevail to avenge their loss last year as juniors! A special thank you to Ms. Mackensen for organizing the event, Mr. Conley for designing the t-shirts, and Mr. Schreffler, Mr. Parsons ’05, and Mr. MacKenzie ’18 for officiating. Congratulations seniors! #Prep #Powderpuff2026 🏈

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, April 27:

• Boys lacrosse swept McDowell. Varsity rolled to a 12-1 win over the Trojans. Jameson Hertel scored four goals and an assist. Parker Foster scored three goals. Rory Callaghan scored and had an assist. Joey Bernatowicz, Dylan Graham, Brady Powers, and Ty Harrison also scored. Matt Bansidhar and Mathias Armstrong each had an assist. Harrison went 16/16 on faceoffs, while TJ Hiner made five saves. JV won their game, 7-5. Dom Fornelli scored two goals. Jacob Abbott and Foster each had a goal and an assist. Reed Catrabone, Evan Kaizer, and Sam Leone also found the mesh. Trevor Benacci had an assist. Max Harrison made two saves. 🥍
• Baseball split their doubleheader against Harbor Creek. Varsity overcame a 3-0 deficit to score the final eight runs, defeating the Huskies, 8-3. KJ Williams was 2-4 with a homerun and three RBIs. Derick Friedman drove in a run and yielded just one earned run and struck out nine in six innings on the mound. Davin Friedman, Matthew Oblich, Owen Fetzner, and Joe Flanagan each had an RBI. JV dropped their game, 16-5. ⚾

3 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School