Cathedral Preparatory School

Over the past several days, Cathedral Prep AFJROTC cadets proudly represented our school while honoring our nation’s veterans through participation in several community events.

On Friday, cadets supported the Wesleyville American Legion Veterans Day Dinner by assisting elderly veterans, greeting guests, and helping with event preparation and cleanup. On Saturday, they marched with precision and enthusiasm in the annual Erie Veterans Day Parade, motivating spectators with their sharp drill movements and spirited cadences. On Sunday, they presented the colors during the Veterans Breakfast at the Polish Falcons Nest 610 in Erie. On Monday, they confidently presented the colors before a large audience at Erie County’s official Veterans Day recognition ceremony at the Erie County Courthouse.

Through their service and professionalism, Cathedral Prep’s AFJROTC cadets continue to demonstrate pride, discipline, and respect—representing our school, the U.S. Air Force, and our nation with great distinction. #Prep

4 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

On Friday, Cathedral Prep’s AFJROTC unit successfully completed its annual Headquarters AFJROTC Inspection — without the inspectors! Although the official visit was cancelled, our cadets were fully prepared and chose to move forward with the event as planned. Their outstanding performance demonstrated their discipline, pride, and commitment to excellence. Visit www.cathedralprep.com/afjrotc for more information on our AFJROTC program! #Prep

4 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Today, and every day, we honor and thank all who have served and those who continue to serve our nation. Your courage and sacrifice make you our true heroes. We are deeply grateful for all you do! #Prep #VeteransDay #SaluteToService

4 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• Competitive Cheer kicked off their season over the weekend. Their first competition was the Tomcat Spirit Classic at Hickory High School on Saturday. The Ramblers were unopposed and hit their routine with incredible school spirit and a ton of energy, earning a beautiful score. On Sunday, they competed in the Butler Cheer Classic. They finished second to State College. A great time was had by all making new friends, memories, and increasing their competitive edge. 📣

4 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

On their retreat at the end of September, the freshmen class selected their class saint to be the newly canonized Saint Carlo Acutis. Kendall Krahe ’29 recently completed the portrait for the class. This portrait will be hung in the Salata Technology & Innovation Center along with the other class saints. Saint Carlo Acutis, please pray for the Class of 2029. #Classof2029 #ClassSaint ✝

4 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Speech & Debate hosted and competed in their first tournament of the year. The team placed in two events. Caitlyn Holden ’26 earned third place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, while the team of Matt Oblich ’26 and Jack Raimy ’26 earned second place in Policy Debate. Congratulations Caitlyn, Matt, and Jack on starting the year off strong! #Prep #Debate

4 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

The Cathedral Prep Class of 1971, who affectionately call themselves ROMEOs, gather monthly for breakfast or lunch. Yesterday, they enjoyed lunch and fellowship at the McKean Tavern. Vice President of Advancement Kevin Moore had the pleasure of joining as an honorary ROMEO! Members of the group also presented their gifts in support of The Fund for Excellence and Tuition Angels program ahead of Giving Day in two weeks! This group has remained close since graduating and shared their goal to be the class with the highest participation in giving to their alma mater, and we are grateful for their support! #Prep #Alumni

4 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Calling all alumni who graduated from Prep and Villa between 2015-2022! Come kick off your Thanksgiving Day Weekend festivities with the annual Young Alumni Happy Hour! Join us Wednesday, November 26, in the Salata Technology & Innovation Center from 5:00–7:30 p.m. Visit https://www.cathedralprep.com/youngalumnihappyhour to register. Walk-ins are also welcome that night. Don’t miss the opportunity to see your old classmates and friends while in Erie for the holidays! #Prep #Villa #YoungAlumniHappyHour 🍻🍷

5 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Congratulations to our Show Choir and Music Director Mr. Alesso for a fantastic performance at their Coffee House concert last night! This year’s theme was “Cover to Cover,” with the focus being on covers of songs students chose in an “open mic” type event. The choir performed “Sloop John B.” by The Beach Boys and “Dancing Queen” from ABBA and the musical “Mamma Mia!” Many of the singers also performed solos, duets, and small group numbers. Thank you to all the parents who helped plan and set up the Salata Technology & Innovation Center for the evening. Thank you to the tech crew, Lincoln Laquidara ’27 and Joseph Ott ’26, for their support behind the scenes, and a special thank you to Mrs. Washko for spearheading the effort! Congratulations to all! #Prep #ShowChoir ☕🎶

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Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, November 4:

• Girls volleyball lost their PIAA opening round match to Avonworth, 3-0. 🏐
• Girls soccer’s season came to a close in the first round of the PIAA playoffs. They lost to Burrell, 2-1. Anna Johnson scored the lone goal off an assist by CC Cacchione. ⚽
• Varsity hockey fell to Norwin, 4-3. Vinny Scalise scored twice, while Henry Fritts also scored. Jonah Wyant, Chris Bruschi, Hyatt Hetz, and Brady Sack all had an assist. Matei Moga made 16 saves in net. 🏒

5 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

🚨PLAYOFFS TONIGHT🚨

🏐Girls varsity volleyball kicks off the PIAA playoffs on the road. They Ramblers travel to Avonworth for a 6:00 p.m. start.

⚽Girls varsity soccer hosts Burrell tonight in round one of the PIAA tournament. Their game starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Hagerty Family Events Center.

🎟️Tickets for both matches can only be purchased online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar.

ROLL RAMBLERS! 🐏🟠🔵⚫

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

5 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Show Choir had the opportunity to participate in a vocal and choral performance workshop at Allegheny College last week along with 240 other singers from high schools in Region II of the Pennsylvania Music Educator Association (PMEA). They participated in workshops run by David Gilson (Cleveland Institute of Music and Case Western Reserve University), Jeffrey Webb (University of Pittsburgh), and Allegheny College music faculty, hosted by Dr. James Niblock. Workshops included music and movement, healthy vocal techniques across many styles of singing, vocal coaching, group singing, a concert, and a panel by the college’s admission office. #Prep #ShowChoir

5 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Last week, Forensic Science students had the opportunity to go learn from Dr. Ted Yeshion at Gannon University. Dr. Yeshion is the program director of Forensic Science and professor in the Criminal Justice Program. Students took a tour of the forensics office, listened to real cases Dr. Yeshion had worked on, asked questions about the field, and engaged in a hands-on fingerprint dusting activity. #Prep #Forensics 🔍

5 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• ICYMI: Girls cross country captured their second straight PIAA title, which was their third in four years, and sixth in the last 12. The Ramblers won with 74 points, 49 points more than Gwynedd Mercy Academy. Anne-Catherine Brown finished eighth overall, one place ahead of teammate Fina Banister. In the team scoring, Brown was fifth, while Bannister was sixth. Makayla Stutts placed 20th. Sophie Becker took 21st, while Reagan Johnston was right behind in 22nd. Zita Schiedel finished 38th. Lilly Pinzok finished 53rd. Congratulations again to Coach Brown and the team on capping off another incredible season with gold! 👟🏆
• Paige Patsy (Singles) and Lydia Beuchert/Ella Fetzner (Doubles) competed in the PIAA Championships at Hershey Racquet Club. Patsy won her first round and quarterfinal matches in straight sets before falling in the semifinals to Belle Vernon’s Gabriella Dusi, 6-4, 6-2. She would capture bronze for the second straight year after defeating Biglerville’s Paytyn Plank in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. In doubles, Beuchert/Fetzner also won their first round and quarterfinal matches in straight sets. They would fall in three sets to Winchester Thurston’s Veronica Zinski/Marann Buckanovich. They would finish fourth overall after falling to Moravian Academy’s Laura Li/Vicky Guo in straight sets. Congratulations Paige, Lydia, and Ella on great seasons! 🎾
• Boys water polo’s season ended in the second round of the state playoffs. They lost to Wissahickon, 11-8. Ely Cooney led the way with five goals. Clark Brown, Lochlan Snider-Mills, and Thomas Fortin also scored. JD Cullen made seven saves. 🤽
• JV hockey defeated Medina (OH), 2-0. Austin Edmonds scored both goals, including an empty netter. Nathan Hanel had an assist. Gunnar Anderson made 11 saves in goal. 🏒

5 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Happy Halloween from Cathedral Prep! We had a day full of fun, including a costume contest and celebrating with our little brothers and sisters at Mother Teresa Academy. We hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloweekend! #Prep #HappyHalloween 👻🎃

5 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Students from STEMPath and MedPath had the incredible opportunity to hear from Ruth Ann Dudenhoefer Wood ’82VMA, Senior Director at Pall Corporation. She shared her inspiring college and career journey, from Penn State University to leadership in engineering and management. Students learned valuable lessons about embracing change, seeking mentors, gaining hands-on experience, and even how to use AI responsibly in their future careers. Her message: “Where you start isn’t always where you finish, keep learning, growing, and building your brand!” #Prep #Community #STEMPath #MedPath

5 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Students participated in Red Ribbon Week by learning about the dangers of vaping and smoking through Prep’s newest club, the Tobacco Resistance Unit (TRU). After engaging discussions, students took an important stand by signing a pledge to stay drug-free and committed to making healthy choices for their future! #Prep #RedRibbonWeek

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Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, October 30:

• Congratulations to the girls soccer team! They captured the D-10 AA title with a 2-1 win over Fort LeBoeuf. Peyton Rodgers and Jordyn DiRaimo scored for the Ramblers. CC Cacchione had a pair of assists. It was their second straight title and 13th overall for the Victors/Ramblers. Congratulations to Coach Wagner ’06 and the team! ⚽🏆
• Girls varsity volleyball lost in the D-10 Championship to Corry, 3-0. Mackenzie Moore had 21 digs, two assists, and an ace. Kamryn Resurreccion had 18 assists, seven digs, and an ace. Coco Speros had five kills and 11 digs, while Nora Marsh had six kills. Ellen Hutchinson finished with five kills and 13 digs. Awut Mangok had three kills, while Paige Patsy had five digs. Even with the loss, the Ramblers do advance to the PIAA tournament. 🏐
• Varsity hockey fell to Meadville, 4-2. Chris Bruschi scored both goals. Garrett Schwartz had an assist. Matei Moga made 16 saves in goal. 🏒

• 🚨PLAYOFFS TODAY🚨: Best of luck to Paige Patsy (Singles) and the team of Lydia Beuchert/Ella Fetzner (Doubles) as they begin play in the PIAA Championships at Hershey today! If you are in the area, tickets can only be purchased online at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/piaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzU1Njc%3D. 🎾

5 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

Cathedral Prep Show Choir is gearing up for an amazing night you won’t want to miss! Join us in the Salata Technology & Innovation Center on Tuesday, November 4, for “Cover to Cover” from 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Students will be performing solos, duets, and small/large group numbers in an open mic style concert. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students, and baked goods, concessions, 50/50s, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase throughout the evening. We hope to see you there! #Prep #CoffeeHouse 🎶☕

5 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School

🚨PLAYOFFS TONIGHT!🚨

• Girls varsity soccer takes on Fort LeBoeuf in the D-10 Championship tonight at Seneca High School. Their match begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can only be purchased online at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/piaadistrict10/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D.
• Girls varsity volleyball also is looking to capture a D-10 title tonight. They take on Corry at 6:00 p.m. at Fort LeBoeuf. Tickets can only be purchased online at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/piaadistrict10/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D.

Good luck, girls, and ROLL RAMBLERS!! 🏐⚽

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

5 months ago, Cathedral Preparatory School