Student Council's "No Shave November" contest concluded today! Students were able to purchase beard passes at the end of October, with the proceeds benefiting the Erie Cancer Wellness Center. Dominic Bellotti ’24 took home the “Best Overall Beard” award, while John Santone ’24 won “Best Mustache.” Tyler Haft ’24 won “Longest Individual Hair.” A total of $600 was raised from the contest! #Prep #NoShaveNovember 🧔
Earlier this week, President Kevin Smith was presented a check from Marquette Savings Bank Senior Vice President of Business Development Jon Patsy ’94, Chief Executive Officer John Dill ’81, and Chief Financial Officer Julie Wilson ’84VMA for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. We are extremely grateful for their contribution to our school through this program!! #Prep #EITC
Cathedral Prep Thanksgiving Break Athletics Roundup:
• Football overcame a 14-0 deficit to open their PIAA quarterfinal matchup versus Peters Township, tying the game midway through the second quarter. However, they would not score again in the game, losing to the Indians, 33-14. Suhtaun Lewis scored on the ground, while Luke Costello had one touchdown through the air to Corey Allen. 🏈
• Varsity and JV hockey competed in the Cold Turkey Classic at Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter (OH). Varsity finished 3-1 in the classic, while JV finished a perfect 4-0. 🏒
(Photo courtesy of Switchback Photography)
Congratulations to Sam Tojaga. The state championship winning coach has been named the PSCA Boys 3A Soccer Coach of the Year. The Ramblers went 19-3-1 this past season, winning the PIAA title in double overtime over Springfield Township. In addition to Coach Tojaga being honored, Noah Handzel ’24 was named All-State as a forward, while Kwame Anim-Somuah ’24 was tabbed All-State as a defender by the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association. #RollRamblers ⚽
We would like to wish everyone a very safe and blessed Thanksgiving! You all make a difference in our student’s lives and we are profoundly grateful We can’t thank you all enough for your continuous support and generosity! #Prep #HappyThanksgiving 🦃
Yesterday, we had the honor of having The Most Reverend Bishop Lawrence Persico, on his birthday, with us for our weekly mass. He reminded us of the importance of looking to Mary as a model of faith and service. We are called to be grateful as we go forward into this Thanksgiving break! #Prep #Faith ✝
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, November 21:
• Varsity hockey picked up an 8-5 win over Baldwin. Joey Walter and Mathius Sprickman (2) each scored a pair of goals. Ashton Duchini, Ethan Cunningham, Christopher Bruschi and Nick Pugne also scored. Tanner Ball finished with 33 saves in net. 🏒
Members of the National Art Honor Society decorated their tree yesterday for the annual Festival of Trees! Students have been hard at work creating ornaments and decorations. If you stop down at the Bayfront Convention Center this weekend, be sure to check out “Christmas in Whoville” and place your vote! #Prep #FestivalofTrees 🎄
Several members of Outreach Club attended the Kiwanis Lunch last week in preparation for their annual Christmas Dinner for those in need. Yesterday, club members gathered to create placemats for those who will be attending the dinner. #Prep #OutreachClub 🎄
Ms. Elisabeth Pol ’15VMA spoke to MedPath students about what it means to have a caring and trusting bedside manner. She also spoke on her life journey as an individual adapting and overcoming the challenges of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). She gave advice on study habits for the MCAT Exam and insight into the medical school application process. #Prep #MedPath ⚕
Christmas is coming, and the Cathedral Prep Spirit Store is ready to help you find the perfect gift! We will have select items on sale in store from 20% - 50% off for Black Friday weekend! Our hours for Black Friday weekend will be:
Friday, November 24: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 25: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
We will also offer special sales throughout the Christmas season! From November 27 – December 23, the store will be open Monday through Friday from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. It will also be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. The Spirit Store will also remain open for extended hours during Cathedral Prep athletic contests.
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, November 16:
• Varsity hockey fell in overtime to Upper St. Clair, 3-2. 🏒
One of the best aspects of being a part of JROTC at Prep are the hands-on lessons in aviation! Another group of cadets took to the skies yesterday with the Civil Air Patrol. #Prep #AFJROTC ✈
Congratulations to the show choir, the acapella ensemble “Dynamic Intonation,” and all the soloist and instrumentalists who performed at this year’s Coffee House concert on Tuesday. Students performed for a standing room only audience! We are so proud of you! #Prep #MVP ☕🎶
Fifteen of Mrs. Quinn’s AP Calculus students competed in Gannon’s eighth annual Differentiation Bee. Around 35 teams from across Erie County participated for a chance to show off their calculus skills and an opportunity to win Gannon scholarships. Cathedral Prep had a clean sweep this year, placing first, second and third! This is the first year Prep placed in the top three.
🥇 “Calculoose Goose” (Jonah Bebko ’25, Ty Hulick ’25, and Colin Troutman ’25)
🥈 “CP Vectors!” (James Burkett ’25, Brady Palmer ’24, and Evan Theisen ’25)
🥉 “Calc Derives Me Crazy” (Drew Brown ’24, Olivia Dixon ’25, and Hank Partridge ’25)
All students on the first-place team won $1000 scholarships, while students on the second-place team won $500 scholarships. Rue Burkett ’24, Roger Havyarimana ’25, Hannah Mikovich ’24, Lauren Raimy ’24, Regina Torrance ’24, and Haowei “Alex” Zhang ’24 also competed this year. Congratulations to all! #Prep #DifferentiationBee
Today is Children’s Grief Awareness Day. Students had the opportunity to dress down and come together to support and encourage grieving children everywhere. In honor of Children’s Grief Awareness Day, paper butterflies were available during all three lunches for students to write a message of love, honor, or support in memory of a loved one who has died. #Prep #ChildrensGriefAwarenessDay 🦋
Students in Ms. Kabasinski’s Forensic Science classes worked on a blood spatter analysis lab in class yesterday. They tested to see how height, angle and movements change the dimensions of a blood drop. This information helped students see how forensic scientists determine the series of events at a crime scene. #Prep #Science #Forensics 🩸
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, November 14:
• For just the third time in school history, and the first time in 22 years, the Ramblers are heading to the boys state soccer championship. They avenged last year’s loss in the state semifinals to Hershey with a 1-0 overtime victory over the Trojans, who were undefeated and ranked #1 in AAA entering the contest. Noah Handzel scored the golden goal, while Tyler Chermack earned the shutout in goal. Congratulations to the team and to head coach Sam Tojaga, who will make his first trip in his 19 years at the helm. The Ramblers will now take on Springfield Township this Saturday, November 18, in the state title game. It will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Eagle View Middle School in Mechanicsburg. Tickets will be available starting today at https://piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. ⚽
(Photo courtesy of Manny Rodriguez)
This past Tuesday, Jim Toohey ‘88, a partner at MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP, delivered their Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) contribution to President Kevin Smith. We want to thank MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP for this contribution, as every dollar through this program goes directly into our financial aid program. Thank you again for your support! #Prep #EITC
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, November 13:
• Varsity hockey fell to Central Catholic, 6-2. Ashton Duchini and Ethan Cunningham scored for the Ramblers. Tanner Ball had 31 saves in goal. 🏒
• TONIGHT: Boys soccer looks to avenge last year’s loss to Hershey High School in the state semifinals. The matchup against the undefeated Trojans begins at 5:00 p.m. at Price Field at Westmont Elementary in Johnstown. Tickets are only available online at: https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar. If you are unable to make it to the game, you can catch the livestream at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/piaa/gamd2e80686a9/. ⚽
