Cathedral Preparatory School

Congratulations to Mackenzie Moore ’26. She has committed to play volleyball at the next level at Chatham University, where she was recruited as a libero/defensive specialist. A three-year starter, she helped the Ramblers advance to the state semifinals a year ago and was named All-State by the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 🏐

Congratulations to Jasiyah Slupski ’26. Her piece, titled “The Undeniable Role of Minority Contributions to the American Literary Canon," placed second in the Freshmen Research Writing category at Gannon University’s 49th annual Writing Awards Night. She is a member of our dual enrollment program. Congratulations, Jasiyah! #Prep ✍️

Last night, our National Art Honor Society (NAHS) held an induction ceremony for their new members. Current members were also honored based on years of service. NAHS assists members to attain their highest potential in all forms of art and raise awareness of art education throughout the school and community. Congratulations to all the new inductees! #Prep #NAHS 🎨

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, April 15:

• Varsity baseball was able to dodge the rain drops and best Warren for a Region victory, 9-3. Sam Ciukaj drove in three. Matt Oblich had two RBIs, while Maddox Vaughn had a pair of hits. Joey Makela had two spotless innings of relief with three punchouts to earn the win. ⚾
• Boys tennis picked up a win over Erie High, 4-1. Gavin Ferretti, Charbel Moubarak, and Sam English were victorious in singles. The tandem of Joseph Prichard/Chris Scott won in doubles. 🎾
• Softball lost to Sharpsville, 17-0. Addison Baldi had a pair of hits. 🥎

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, April 14:

• Girls and boys track & field took on Fort LeBoeuf and McDowell. The girls lost to the Trojans (84-66) and the Bison (85-65). Anne-Catherine Brown won the 1600m and 3200m. Fina Bannister won the 800m and 4x800m relay. Kendal Johnston won the high jump. The boys beat Ft. LeBoeuf (74-67) and lost to McDowell (97-51). Will English won the 400m, 800m, and the 4x400m relay. Ashton Mountain won the long jump and triple jump. 👟
• Boys lacrosse was swept by St. Francis (NY). Varsity lost to the Red Raiders, 13-2. Jameson Hertel and Rory Callaghan scored for the Ramblers, while Brady Powers had an assist. TJ Hiner made 16 saves in net. JV dropped a close one, 8-7. Evan Kaizer scored four goals. Parker Foster scored and had three assists. Reed Catrabone and Zeke Rees also scored. Hiner made 11 saves. 🥍
• Softball lost to Corry, 10-0. 🥎

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• Girls flag football earned their first win of the season over Mercyhurst Prep, 19-12. Brooklyn DiRaimo had two interceptions for touchdowns, while Jessica Beveridge hit Kayley McCall through the air for a score. 🏈
• Baseball swept Girard. Varsity rolled to a 14-1 win over the Yellow Jackets. Sam Ciukaj had a pair of hits and also went four innings on the hill to earn the win. Matt Boam, Frank Thomas, and Maddox Vaughn all had two RBIs. JV earned a shutout in their matchup, 15-0. Broegan McCarthy struck out eight on the mound and had two hits and three RBIs at the plate. Joey Makela and Vaughn each drove in a pair.⚾
• Girls and boys track & field competed at the TSTCA Championships at West Mifflin. Will English finished in the boys' 800m with a time of 1:56.74, ranking him third-best in school history. The girls 4x800m relay of Makayla Stutts, Anne-Catherine Brown, Reagan Johnston, and Fina Bannister finished second. Kendal Johnston took second in the high jump. The boys 4x100m relay of Gavin Easter, Shawnquel Pennamon, Thomas Goodwin, and Brycen Brooks finished seventh. Bannister took seventh in the 800m. The girls 4x400m relay of Stutts, R. Johnston, Sophie Becker, and Bannister took seventh. 👟
• Boys tennis competed in the Altoona Invitational. They dropped their first match to the hosts, 3-2. They also lost their second match by a 3-2 count to Mount Lebanon.🎾
• Boys lacrosse was swept by Chardon (OH). Varsity dropped their matchup against the Hilltoppers, 9-4. Brady Powers scored two goals and had an assist. Rory Callaghan scored the other two goals, while Evan Kaizer and Dylan Graham each had an assist. TJ Hiner made five saves. JV fell in their game, 10-5. Kaizer scored three goals. Parker Foster and Sam Leone each scored and had an assist. Cam Friedrichsmeyer had two assists. Max Harrison made five saves. 🥍

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

Our girls flag football team is set to debut the sport in District 10 TOMORROW with a doubleheader at the Hagerty Family Events Center. Erie High kicks it off against McDowell at 12:30 p.m., while the Ramblers host Mercyhurst Prep at 2:30 p.m. We hope to see you cheering on the Ramblers this season as they make history! #RollRamblers 🏈

Congratulations to Mathias Armstrong ’26. He has committed to play lacrosse next season at Allegheny College. Mathias is expected to play defense for the Gators. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 🥍

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, April 8:

• Varsity baseball won their Region opener at Meadville, 4-0. Matt Boam went the distance on the mound, yielding just three hits in seven innings. Owen Fetzner had two hits and two RBIs, while Landon Martin had a pinch-hit RBI. ⚾

Last week, our STEMPath program hosted Mr. Steve Seip, director of product management at Wabtec, for a “Lunch and Learn.” Mr. Seip’s presentation focused on his journey as an engineer and his work at Wabtec, formerly GE Transportation Systems. Students were particularly interested to hear about the different engineering and science related fields represented by employees at Wabtec. Afterwards, several students inquired about future internship opportunities at Wabtec. STEMPath students are hoping for an opportunity to visit Wabtec’s engineering and production facilities. Thank you, Mr. Seip, for the informative presentation! #Prep #STEMPath

“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” – Mark 16:6

We would like to wish everyone a very happy and blessed Easter! He is Risen! Alleluia!! #HappyEaster ✝

National Art Honor Society (NAHS) got into the holiday spirit and joined together for their first ever Easter egg painting event. They chatted about Ukrainian Pysanky eggs, their origin/traditions, and experimented with different masking materials for creating designs. #Prep #NAHS 🐣

"He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed." – 1 Peter 2:24

May this Good Friday be a time of repentance and renewal in our prayers for one another by the Lord Jesus’ sacrifice for us. Please feel free to visit https://www.eriercd.org/easter.html for a list of worship times throughout the area today and this weekend. #Prep #GoodFriday ✝

March was an incredible month of growth, connection, and community impact for our Dance Department!

💙 They proudly celebrated Dance A Difference Week, where our dancers turned their passion into purpose. Through their efforts, they were able to support the Dafmark Creative Arts Program. This program helps provide access to the arts for young creatives in our community.

🩰 They also welcomed amazing guest speakers who expanded our dancers’ knowledge beyond the studio:

• Christina Brown, physical therapist, shared valuable insight on injury prevention, physical therapy, and cross-training for dancers.
• Anne Maleno, owner of Tricryo, introduced recovery techniques that support dancer and athlete wellness.

🌟 These experiences are what make our program so special. We are committed to not only developing strong dancers, but also well-rounded, informed individuals by connecting with professionals and engaging with our community.

Thank you for supporting our dancers’ journey and celebrating the power of dance! #Prep #CommunityThroughDance #DanceEducation

Happy Holy Thursday! Today, during our activity period, students performed Living Stations of the Cross. Led in prayer by Kate Patsy ’27, Charlotte Przybylinski ’26, and Bella Speros ’26, students re-enacted Jesus’ journey to Calvary, while narrators shared the stories of each station and those who joined him. Abby Ladaika ’27 closed with a beautiful dance, symbolizing Jesus’ resurrection, to close the program. This newfound tradition prepares our school community for Easter and Jesus' resurrection! #Prep #Faith #Community ✝

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, April 1:

• Girls flag football kicked off their season against Seneca Valley. The Ramblers fell to the Raiders, 7-0, after the Raiders scored in the final two minutes. Jasmine Woodard and Jordyn DiRaimo had one interception each. 🏈
• LATE TUESDAY SCORE: Boys tennis dropped their match against Hilton Head Prep (SC), 5-0. 🎾

Sr. Linda Fusco, SSJ and Mrs. Almitra Clemente Clerkin ’81VMA, executive director of the SSJ Mission & Ministries Foundation, joined a group of girls today to talk about vocations. Sr. Linda talked with the ladies about her own vocation story and the peace associated with answering yes to God’s call. She reminded the girls about the joy of doing God’s will. We are grateful for the work, dedication, and witness of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and are grateful for Sr. Linda’s presence with us today! #Prep #Faith ✝️

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, March 30:

• Boys tennis began their campaign with a 5-0 victory at Hilton Head High School (SC). Gavin Ferretti, Charbel Moubarak, Arjun Noticewala, and Chris Scott won in straight sets in singles. The tandem of Clark Brown/Sam English were straight set winners in doubles. 🎾
• Softball fell to West Middlesex, 15-2. Addison Baldi had two hits and an RBI. Emma Raucci also drove in a run. 🥎

Today, members of our school community were able to join others throughout the diocese for the annual Chrism Mass. The bishop blesses the three holy oils used in the sacraments for the next year, which begins with the Easter Vigil. It is also a Mass where the bishop and priests from throughout the diocese are renewed in their commitment to priestly service. This Mass is celebrated during Holy Week before Holy Thursday to offer an opportunity to remember that we are always part of a bigger community. #Prep #Faith ✝️