Cathedral Preparatory School

Five juniors attended the Rotary Club of Erie’s Ethics Symposium today. They had the opportunity to hear from Rotary members and Mercyhurst University professors speak on ethical topics and decision making. Students were able to engage with the four-way test to determine what is the truth, what is fair, what builds goodwill and friendship, and what’s beneficial to all involved. #Prep #EthicsSymposium

AFJROTC cadets had the honor of presenting the Nation’s colors at Sunday’s Buffalo Sabres game celebrating team’s annual Girls and Women in Sports Night. In recognition of the evening’s theme, the unit proudly fielded an all-female color guard, highlighting the leadership, professionalism, and dedication of the program’s female cadets in front of thousands of fans.

The cadets executed the presentation with precision and pride, representing both Cathedral Prep and the AFJROTC program with distinction. Their performance reflected the values of discipline, teamwork, and service that the program seeks to instill, while also celebrating the growing role of women in athletics, leadership, and the military. The opportunity was a memorable experience for the cadets and a proud moment for the entire Cathedral Prep community. #Prep

🚨PLAYOFFS TONIGHT🚨

Boys varsity basketball looks to advance to the PIAA quarterfinals tonight. They take on Obama Academy with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Sharon High School. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. Roll Ramblers!! #Prep 🏀

Back in September 2025, a dozen show choir students auditioned for the 2026 American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division Honors Choirs. They were pitted against almost 2000 other students who also submitted auditions from the 12 Northeast states that make up the ACDA Eastern Division. Of the 12 show choir students that auditioned, 10 made it into the ACDAEast Honors Choirs, three in the SATB Honors Choir and seven in the SSAA Honors Choir. They were 10 of the close to 450 that were accepted into the SATB and SSAA Honors Choirs! While we have had students audition and make it in past years, having 10 be accepted in one year is a Prep/Villa record. Congratulations to these 10 student musicians and Music Director Andrew Alesso! Over the winter months, these 10 student musicians prepared a very challenging folder of music, most of it being college-level and above in difficulty. This past week, they traveled to Providence, RI to the ACDA Eastern Convention at the RI Convention Center. There, each student had to pass through a secondary audition to show their knowledge and skill with the music. They then participated in three days of rehearsals that ended with amazing concert performances at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS). The SATB Honors Choir was led by Music Director Dr. Marques L.A. Garrett, a professor of choral studies at the University of North Texas. The SSAA Honors Choir was led by the renowned Music Director Ms. Cindy Ellis from Cuba. She is the choral director at Miami Arts Studio, a performing arts magnet school in Miami, FL. Congratulations to Lauren Proper ’26, Alivia Bean ’26, Theresa Ferraro ’27, Indya Laureano ’27, Marcellus McClure ’27, Christian Mungarurire ’27, Kate Patsy ’27, Natahly Rosales ’26, Isabella Wojtasik ’27, and Isabella Wygant ’27. Lauren Proper was also the only participant to audition on two separate occasions and make the ACDAEast Honors Choir! They all performed at a high level of achievement and represented Prep well! We are so proud of you! #Prep #MVP 🎶

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• Boys varsity basketball advanced to the second round of the PIAA playoffs with their 79-49 win over Central Valley. Ahmari Horton had 22 points to lead the way. Michael Thompson went for 21 points, while Nando Mirarchi had 20 points. They take on Obama Academy tomorrow night at Sharon. 🏀
• Girls varsity basketball fell in the first round of the PIAA playoffs. They lost their matchup against Indiana, 46-34. Seana Thrower led the way with 10 points. 🏀
• Six wrestlers competed at the PIAA championships over the weekend, with one reaching the podium. Congratulations to Omar Arrington (215). He finished sixth in his class. He began the weekend with a win in the preliminary round before losing his first-round match. He would go on to win his next three consolation round matches before falling in the consolation semifinals which put him in the fifth-place match. He would fall in the fifth-place match to Newport’s Kaj Miller. Mason Gregor (114), Davion Edmond (121), Kamdyn Borrero (139), Sam Harrington (172), and Max Spaulding (285) also competed in Hershey. 🤼

🚨PLAYOFFS TODAY🚨

Girls basketball battles Indiana in the first round of the PIAA playoffs today at the Hagerty Family Events Center. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. in the Joann Mullen Gymnasium. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. The game will be livestreamed on our NFHS Network at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/cathedral-preparatory-school-erie-pa/gam3e0614177d (subject to a fee due to PIAA playoffs). Roll Ramblers!! #Prep 🏀

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

Congratulations to Davin Friedman ’26. He has accepted a preferred walk-on slot at the University of Pittsburgh to play quarterback next season. Friedman was a two-year starter at the position for the Ramblers, throwing for nearly 1400 yards and 10 touchdowns this past season. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 🏈

🚨PLAYOFFS TONIGHT🚨

Boys basketball takes on Central Valley in the first round of the PIAA playoffs tonight. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Joann Mullen Gymnasium at the Hagerty Family Events Center. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. The game will be livestreamed on our NFHS Network at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/cathedral-preparatory-school-erie-pa/gam161db080bd (subject to a fee due to PIAA playoffs). Roll Ramblers!! #Prep 🏀

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

AFJROTC hosted and took on Collegiate Academy, Seneca, and Iroquois in a friendly volleyball tournament filled with energy, teamwork, and plenty of school spirit.

While the games were competitive, the real win was building relationships, demonstrating sportsmanship, and having fun together. We are proud of our cadets for representing our program with professionalism and enthusiasm. It was a great day of competition and camaraderie! #Prep 🏐

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, March 2:

• Varsity hockey fell to top-seeded Hempfield in the PIHL quarterfinals, 4-2. Vinny Scalise and Dylan Graham scored for the Ramblers. Chris Bruschi and Jonah Wyant had assists. Matei Moga made 42 saves in net. 🏒

AFJROTC cadets recently took their leadership to new heights during a visit to Meadville Regional Airport, where they partnered with the Civil Air Patrol for an unforgettable aviation experience. Flying aboard a Cessna 172, cadets had the opportunity to take the controls under the guidance of a certified CAP pilot, gaining hands-on insight into the fundamentals of flight.

The experience strengthened their understanding of aerospace science, built confidence in real-world decision making, and reinforced the Air Force core values of integrity, service, and excellence. Opportunities like this highlight AFJROTC’s commitment to developing future leaders by connecting classroom instruction with meaningful, real-world experiences in aviation and public service. #Prep

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• Congratulations to the girls swimming & diving team! They captured their 11th straight D-10 title at SPIRE and are headed to Lewisburg for states! The medley relay of Kara Sanders, Jaslene Cage, Aubrey Bender, and Kendal Johnston took first. Cage took first in the individual medley, while Brianne Ryan took fourth. Johnston won the 50 free. Bender finished second. Sanders took third in the 100 fly. The 200 free relay of Johnston, Haylie Montgomery, Cage, and Bender took first. Bender took first in the 100 free, while Johnston finished second. Sanders finished third in the 100 back. Cage won the 100 breastroke, while Ryan finished fourth. The 400 free relay of Montgomery, Ashley Bender, Sanders, and Ryan finished fourth. Jaslene Cage was named Outstanding Swimmer of the meet for Girls AA, an award presented by the Erie County Aquatics Hall of Fame. Congratulations to Coach Whitman and the team! 🏊‍♀️🏆
• Congratulations to the boys swimming & diving team! They made it a sweep at SPIRE and captured their 24th straight D-10 title! The medley relay of Jack Raimy, Ben Camera, Andrew Dutchcot, and Adam Clark took first. Thomas Fortin took third in the 200 free, while Leighton Leeds took eighth. Jax Calhoun finished fourth in the individual medley. Camera finished fifth, while Josh Bartlett finished eighth. Clark took third in the 50 free. Raimy won the 100 fly, while Jackman Callaway was right behind in second and also qualified for states. Dutchcot finished third. William Grimshawe tied for sixth. The 200 free relay of Callaway, Fortin, Clark, and Raimy finished first. Callaway took second in the 100 free. Clark finished sixth. Fortin took third in the 500 free, while Leeds and JD Cullen took sixth and seventh, respectively. Raimy won the 100 back, while Dutchcot took third. Calhoun finished sixth. In the 100 breaststroke, Camera finished sixth. The 400 free relay of Fortin, Dutchcot, Lochlan Snider-Mills, and Callaway took first. Also, for the second consecutive year, Jack Raimy was named Outstanding Swimmer of the meet for Boys AA. Congratulations to Coach Whitman and the team! 🏊‍♂️🏆
• Congratulations to the wrestling team! They captured the PIAA Northwest AA Regional title. Kamdyn Borrero (139) stood atop the podium in his class. Sam Harrington (172) and Max Spaulding (285) finished third. Mason Gregor (114), Davion Edmond (121), and Omar Arrington (215) finished fourth. All six are headed to Hershey for states! Mario Panighetti (145) also finished in sixth place for the Ramblers. Congratulations to Coach Hahesy and the team! 🤼🏆
• Make it a four-peat! Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team! They captured the District 10 AAAA championship with a 99-80 win over Sharon. The victory gave the Ramblers their 27th D-10 crown. Ahmari Horton led the way with 29 points. Nando Mirarchi had 25 points. Michael Thompson scored 20 points, while Ashton Wilbur finished with 13 points. Congratulations to Coach Lynch ’13 and the team! 🏀🏆
• Girls basketball advanced to the PIAA playoffs with their 45-13 subregional victory over Obama Academy. Natalie Spano scored 11 points, while Mia Washburn scored 10 points. 🏀
• Indoor track competed in the PTFCA Indoor State Championship at Penn State. The girls 4x800 relay nabbed a spot on the podium with an eighth-place finish. Fina Bannister, Reagan Johnston, Sophie Becker, and Makayla Stutts moved up after being seeded 16th. 👟

(Boys basketball photo courtesy of Tom Reisenweber – Erie Times News)

AFJROTC cadets had the opportunity to visit Robert Morris University today for an outstanding college and career exploration experience!

Cadets explored academic pathways in nursing, engineering, and fine arts, speaking directly with faculty and students about what it takes to succeed in each field. They also learned about leadership development and scholarship opportunities through Army ROTC, gaining valuable insight into how military service can help fund a college education.

Experiences like this expand horizons, build goals, and connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities. We are proud of our cadets for representing our program with professionalism and enthusiasm! #Prep

Fr. Ben presented to students about living out their faith in high school during today’s Campus Ministry lunches. He talked about the courage it takes to live out their faith in high school and reminded them that they are missionaries to their peers. He also focused on the importance of relying on Jesus in the Eucharist. Students had a great discussion talking about their faith experience in solidarity! #Prep #Faith ✝️

Yesterday, Gannon Campus Minister Statia Sullivan Brown ’99VMA and students from Gannon spoke to our seniors about living their faith in college. #Prep #Faith ✝️

Mr. Pintea’s Financial Planning students spent the week building career readiness skills by sharpening their job interview techniques. The week concluded with mock interviews featuring members of our Prep staff as candidates. A special thank you to Mrs. Seip, Mrs. Musi, SMSgt. Bozeman, and Col. Moses for volunteering their time and supporting our students’ professional growth! #Prep

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, February 5:

• Girls varsity basketball won their PIAA subregional matchup against Punxsutawney, 49-12. Natalie Spano had 12 points. Leah Nies scored 11 points, while Seana Thrower had 10 points. They take on Obama Academy on Saturday at the Joann Mullen Gymnasium. Tip off is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. 🏀

Congratulations to Max Spaulding ’26. He has committed to play football next season on scholarship at Slippery Rock University. Spaulding was a two-year varsity starter on both lines for the Ramblers. He projects as an offensive lineman at the next level. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 🏈

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, February 24:

• Boys varsity basketball advanced to the D-10 title game with a 95-69 victory over Hickory. Nando Mirarchi paced the Ramblers with 26 points. Ahmari Horton had 23 points, while Michael Thompson scored 20 points. Ashton Wilbur scored 13 points, all of which were in the third quarter. Sharon awaits in the title game on Friday. 🏀