We recently held our Top 15 Celebration recognizing those who scored in the top 15 on our Entrance Exam in November. Students, along with their families, joined us in our project commons to recognize their outstanding achievement on our entrance exam. All enjoyed Chick-fil-A and refreshments, including an Italian soda station. Mrs. Archer kicked off the event, and Mr. Ladouceur shared information about our academic path programs and the academic excellence at Prep. Mr. Smith also congratulated the students and invited them to join the Cathedral Prep Class of 2029.
During the event, students split into teams, and they embarked on a scavenger hunt throughout the building using their smarts to solve riddles and their creativity to capture photos along the way. It was a great opportunity for them to navigate the building and already form friendship through this fun and engaging evening.
Students received trophies for their accomplishments, as well as a VIP pass that allows them to bring a guest and enjoy free entry to our on-campus music, theater, and dance performances, as well as any home athletic event, not including postseason games, for their upcoming 2025-26 school year as freshmen.
Congratulations to this year’s top 15 on this amazing accomplishment! #Prep #Top15
Membean, a personalized vocabulary learning platform powered by cognitive science for lasting learning, recognizes high-performing classes each month with a special badge, which is displayed on both the class tile and the class dashboard. Congratulations to Ms. Vomero’s first period English class. They earned a badge for performing in the top 10% of all Membean classes globally! #Prep #English
Today, our school community united with the church throughout the world to begin the holy season of Lent. Fr. Jason reminded us that we have three invitations from our Lord, through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, to know him and one another anew. During Mass, all had the opportunity to receive ashes on their forehead to remind us of the penance we undertake and of our mortality that the Lord redeems. A blessed Lenten Season to you! #Prep #Lent #Faith ✝
Several clubs worked together to hold a “Fat Tuesday” bake sale yesterday. Members of the National Art Honor Society, Book Club, Baking Club, and Fiber Club all contributed delicious, sweet treats, which were sold throughout the day. A total of $646 was raised, and all of the proceeds will be donated to the Mercy Center for Women. #Prep #Community 🍪
Juniors from Prep joined other junior students from the area at the annual Rotary Club of Erie Ethics Symposium hosted at Mercyhurst University today. Students learned the importance of making decisions that are true, that are fair, that build goodwill and friendship, and that are beneficial to all concerned. They were able to interact with other juniors to decipher how our thoughts, actions, and words impact others around us. #Prep #Ethics
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, March 3:
• Varsity hockey opened the Penguin Cup Playoffs with a 4-0 victory over Armstrong. Vinny Scalise, Garrett Schwartz, Chris Bruschi, and Ashton Duchini all scored for the Ramblers. Schwartz and Mathius Sprickman each had a pair of assists. Ethan Cunningham and Tucker Kinnear also had assists. Ian Brown made all 20 saves in net. 🏒
Congratulations to Adrienne Catrabone ’25. Her acrylic piece titled "Phosphorescent Nyctophilia" was chosen for the Pennsylvania Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Exhibit. Her piece was selected by jurors to represent Region 2 of the state and will be displayed in the State Capitol building during the month of March for Youth Art Month! #Prep #MVP 🎨
🚨PLAYOFFS – Monday, March 3🚨
Varsity hockey kicks off the PIHL playoffs tonight with a matchup against Armstrong. The puck drops at 8:00 p.m. at LECOM Sports Park. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. #RollRamblers 🏒
Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:
• Congratulations to the Girls Swimming & Diving team! They captured their 10th straight District 10 tile and are headed to Lewisburg for states! The medley relay of Maria Costa, Jaslene Cage, Ellie Natemeier, and Kendal Johnston took first. Aubrey Bender finished seventh in the 200 free. Costa took first in the individual medley, setting a new school record. Cage took second, while Brianne Ryan took fourth. Johnston won the 50 free. Chloe Borrero finished fourth. Natemeier took third in the 100 fly. The 200 free relay of Costa, Borrero, Bender, and Cage took first. Johnston took first in the 100 free, while Bender finished sixth. Natemeier took second in the 500 free. Costa took the 100 back, tying the D-10 record set by former teammate Megan Maholic ’22VMA. Borrero finished second. Cage won the 100 breastroke, while Ryan finished fourth. The 400 free relay of Natemeier, Borrero, Bender, Johnston finished first. Also, Maria Costa was named Outstanding Swimmer of the meet for Girls AA, an award presented by the Erie County Aquatics Hall of Fame. 🏊♀️🏆
• Congratulations to the Boys Swimming & Diving team! They captured their 23rd straight title and made it a clean sweep at SPIRE Institute. The medley relay of Jack Raimy, Matthew Hinman, Andrew Dutchcot, and Colin Troutman took first. Thomas Fortin took third in the 200 free, while Callum Snider-Mills took seventh. Raimy won the individual medley. Owen Carson finished fourth, while Jackman Callaway and Adam Clark finished fifth and eighth, respectively. Troutman took third in the 50 free. Hinman finished fourth. Dutchcot finished third in the 100 fly. Callaway finished third. Ben Camera took fifth, while Clark finished seventh. The 200 free relay of Hinman, Clark, Fortin, and Carson placed second. Troutman won 100 free, while Fortin followed in second. Carson took second in the 500 free, while Snider-Mills took sixth. Leighton Leeds finished eighth. Raimy won the 100 back, while Dutchcot took third. In the 100 breaststroke, Hinman took second, while Camera finished fifth. The 400 free relay of Troutman, Snider-Mills, Carson, and Raimy took first. Also, Jack Raimy was named Outstanding Swimmer of the meet for Boys AA, an award presented by the Erie County Aquatics Hall of Fame. 🏊♂️🏆
• It’s a three-peat! Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team! They captured the District 10 AAAA championship with a 92-71 win over Sharon. The victory gave the Ramblers their 26th D-10 crown. Amari Horton had a career-high 30 points. Michael Thompson finished with 27 points, while Nando Mirarchi chipped in 11. 🏀🏆
• Wrestling captured the Northwest AA Regional title at Sharon over the weekend. Brandon Byrd (160) won his class. Keagan Oler (133) finished in second. Davion Edmond (121) and Kamdyn Borrero (127) each finished third, while Sam Harrington (172) and Bo Martucci (189) finished fourth. Those six are now headed to Hershey! Those who also competed were: Gabe Dorman (145 – fifth place), Jaden Crockett (152 – sixth place), Mason Gregor (107 – consolation round), Aiden Carter (114 – consolation round), and Omar Arrington (215 – consolation round). 🤼♂️
• Girls basketball rolled to a 55-22 win over Punxsutawney in their PIAA subregional. Addie Biel led the way with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Natalie Spano scored 12 points, while Seana Thrower and Grace Orlando each scored nine points. 🏀
• In bowling, Ava Hensler rolled a 727 to place 56 out of 86 at the Western Regionals tournament at Nobel Manor Lanes in Pittsburgh. 🎳
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
