Cathedral Preparatory School

We are happy to share that the Erie Sports Commission has awarded Cathedral Prep’s Hagerty Family Events Center (HFEC) a Facility Match Funds Grant in the amount of $3,000. The grant money will be used to help fund new floor runners in the Joann Mullen Gymnasium so the entire area of the floor can now be covered. HFEC will now be able to accommodate adequate space to host a premier gymnastics competition, additional Cathedral Prep events, and other various athletic/social events and nonprofit fundraisers. We want to thank Executive Director Mark Jeannette and the whole Erie Sports Commission for selecting us as a recipient of these funds! #Prep

“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” - Unknown Happy Father’s Day!! 💙🧡

Today was graduation day for cadets in the Class of 2028 who participated in Cathedral Prep AFJROTC's Zero Week Academy. Zero Week, a cadet-run program, introduces the fundamentals of followership, integrity, and teamwork. After finishing the three-day camp, they now await the start of school this coming August to show off their promotions to Cadet Airman. Congratulations cadets! #Prep #AFJROTC

Last Wednesday, our athletic department offered free physicals for our student-athletes. This was only possible thanks to the generous donation of the time and expertise of volunteer medical professionals, most of whom are Prep and Villa alumni and/or parents of students. We would like to thank the 14 physicians, 10 nurses/athletic trainers who provided over 215 students with a free physical for the 2024-2025 athletic year! #Physicals

Time is running out to register for this summer’s Rambler Camps!! Online registration closes NEXT FRIDAY, June 14!! Visit www.cathedralprep.com/ramblercamps to explore the variety of camps we have to offer and view full course descriptions. AM and PM sessions are available, so reserve your spot today! We are looking forward to a fun summer with you! #Prep #Summer #RamblerCamps

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, June 3: • Baseball dropped their PIAA first round game to Montour, 5-2. Nick Jackson and Luke Costello drove in the Ramblers’ lone runs. They closed out their season with a record of 19-4. ⚾ • Softball fell in the PIAA first round game to Chartiers Valley, 6-1. Paige Simmerman, Madison Simmerman, and Emalie Thomas had hits for the Ramblers. 🥎 • Boys lacrosse had their season come to a close in the first round of the PIAA playoffs. They lost to South Fayette, 15-4. Nate Klan and Jameson Hertel each had a pair of goals. 🥍

The MVP Music Department recently held their last concert of the school year. There were outstanding performances by the Show Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble. Also, students were inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Senior, junior, and sophomore music students who had an A-average in their music classes, and a cumulative QPA of 3.0 in all their classes, were inducted. Finally, senior members were recognized for their dedication and leadership to the program. It was a great night of music! #Prep #MVP #Music 🎶🎺🥁

We have a full slate of playoff games today! 🥎 Softball looks to extend their softball season today at 1:00 p.m. at Penn State Behrend. They take on Chartiers Valley in round one of the PIAA playoffs. ⚾ Baseball matches up with Montour for a second straight season at Mercyhurst University in round one of the PIAA baseball playoffs. First pitch is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. 🥍 Boys lacrosse kicks off the PIAA playoffs at Dollinger Field at 7:30 p.m. They take on South Fayette in their first-round matchup. All tickets can be purchased online at https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. #RollRamblers (Photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos – Rich Wise)

Members of the staff and administration delivered yard signs to all students in the Class of 2024 this week! We are excited for their big day tomorrow! #Prep #Classof2024

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11 TOMORROW is the big day! We look forward to celebrating our seniors at their Commencement tomorrow at the Warner Theatre. We know they will shine wherever their next journey leads them, but they will always have a home at Cathedral Prep. Once a Rambler, always a Rambler. Your brothers and sisters will always be with you, Class of 2024! #Prep #Classof2024 #Family

Show Choir recently traveled to Sandusky, Ohio to compete in the Music in the Parks music festival last weekend! The choir performed for two adjudicators, who scored their performance skills. They competed against over a dozen choirs from New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Illinois. They performed well, taking home the first-place trophy for the A Division! After the music festival, they spent the remainder of the day at Cedar Point! It was a great day of performing and making memories together. Congratulations to the Show Choir and Music Director Andrew Alesso! We are so proud of you! #Prep #ShowChoir 🏆🎶

Dr. McLaughlin’s Sacred Architecture class on a field trip to tour local churches. The took a trip up the bell tower at First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, toured and learned the history of St. Jude the Apostle Church from Dr. Michael DeSanctis, and were treated to a demonstration of the organ at First United Methodist Church by Organist Bruce Gingrich. #Prep #SacredArchitecture ⛪

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6 We continue to celebrate members of the Cathedral Prep Class of 2024! We are so proud of all of you! #Prep #Classof2024 #Family

Congratulations to Daniel Oblich ’24 and Emalie Thomas ’24. They were named as two of the 11 recipients of the Chace Numata Scholarship! #Prep #LiveLikeNumi

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, May 29: • For the fourth consecutive season, boys lacrosse wins the D-10 title! The Ramblers rallied from an 8-4 deficit to defeat Meadville, 10-9, to claim the AA crown. Charlie McBrier scored five goals to lead the way. Rylan Sorge had a hat trick, while Andrew Timon and Alex Little rounded out the scoring with a goal apiece. Tanner Ball had 11 saves in goal. Congratulations to Coach Smykowski and the team on their victory! 🥍🏆

Students involved in Campus Ministry were on retreat today spending time in prayer, Mass, and planning for next year. A lot of great ideas are in the works for next school year! #Prep #CampusMinistry ✝

Boys lacrosse chases a fourth consecutive District 10 title tonight at Fairview High School. They match up with Meadville at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale online at: https://piaadistrict10.hometownticketing.com/embed/all. #RollRamblers 🥍

Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” – John Wooden As our senior Ramblers get set to embark on this new journey, we want them to remember that while the road ahead may be filled with uncertainties, it is also brimming with possibilities and a bright future. Embrace each moment with an open heart and a courageous spirit. Believe in your abilities and trust that you have what it takes to overcome any challenge that comes your way. We can't say enough about how proud we are of the Class of 2024! #Prep #Classof2024 #Family

Cathedral Prep Holiday Weekend Athletics Roundup: • STATE CHAMPS! Congratulations to James Casella and Gavin Ferretti. They took the PIAA AA Doubles championship today with their 6-2, 6-1, victory over Masterman’s Chris Ji and Levi Santa. They began the tournament with a straight set victory over Moravian Academy’s Ford Koch and Aveer Chadha. They would win their second round match over the tandem from Lancaster Country Day in three sets. They’d take their semifinal match over the team from Lewisburg in straight sets before cruising to a gold medal. Their victory is the sixth boys doubles state championship in Cathedral Prep history. Jonah Ng also competed in the PIAA AA Singles championship this weekend. He won his opening round match over Saucon Valley’s Deven Pandey in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1. He would fall in his second-round match to Lancaster Country Day’s Michael Georgelis in straight sets, 7-5, 6-1. Congratulations to all! 🎾🥇🏆 • For the tenth year in a row, baseball claimed the D-10 title! They defeated Meadville in the AAAA title game, 14-0, in five innings. Jason Fultz went the distance, striking out 10 in the shutout. He also drove in two. Andrew Costello had two hits and four RBIs. Nick Jackson and Dan Oblich each had a pair of hits and scored three runs. Justice Laird also had a two-run pinch hit. Congratulations to Coach Constable and the team! ⚾🏆 • Make it a three-peat! Congratulations to the softball team on capturing their third straight D-10 title, and fifth overall, with a 9-5 win over Hickory! Paige Simmerman had three hits and drove in six. Addison Baldi and Sophia Primavere each had a pair of hits and an RBI. Madison Simmerman went the distance in the circle to get the win. Congratulations to Coach Baldi and the Ramblers! 🥎🏆 • Track & Field competed in the PIAA AAA championship at Shippensburg University. Congratulations Lauren Raimy. She ran a 4:57.43 to place 11th overall in the 1600m. Her time broke the school record set by Claire Brown ’16VMA in 2016. Anne-Catherine Brown finished 15th in the 3200m. Kendal Johnston took 16th in the high jump. The 4x800m relay of Raimy, Brown, Allison Bender, and Fina Bannister took 12th. The 4x400m relay of Kayla Bogdanski, Reagan Johnston, Raimy, and Bannister placed 28th. 👟 • Girls lacrosse fell to Fairview in the District 10 semifinals, 16-14. 🥍 (Softball photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos - Rich Wise)

AFJROTC cadets supported the Wesleyville American Legion this Memorial Day weekend. They helped distribute poppies in support of Veteran programs. #Prep #AFJROTC #Community