The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has recognized five MMA seniors as National Merit Semifinalists: Julia Halas, Maggie Roccato, Kelly Thomas, Sumin Walker, and Jordyn Young. Congratulations, ladies!
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Five Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
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Teresa Hegarty '19 Named Main Line Student of the Week
Congratulations to Teresa Hegarty! She was named Main Line Student of the Week. Click here to read her story.
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Two MMA Teams Won Highest Honors in Year-end Standing of WordWright Challenge
Two teams of students representing Merion Mercy Academy won highest honors in year-end standing of the 2016-17 school year WordWright Challenge, a national competition for high school students requiring close reading and analysis of many different kinds of prose and poetry. Participating with 640 school teams from all across the country, the school's current juniors tied for fourteenth place in the nation. MMA’s current seniors placed ninth in the nation. The teams were supervised by English Department Chair, Patricia Sack.
Several of the students won highest honors for individual achievement: Megan Stevens ’19 was the third-highest scorer in the entire country, while her teammate Ava Pecora ’19 was one of 22 highest scorers at her grade level. Caroline Hecht ’18 was one of the 11 highest scorers at her grade level; Erin Daly ’20 was one of the 21 highest scorers.
Students who excelled in the year’s final meet include Maisie Grogan ‘20 (who earned a perfect score); Megan Stevens ’19 (who earned a perfect score), Avé Burke ’19, Rebecca Naser ’19, Ava Pecora ’19; Julia Halas ’18; Maggie Roccato ’18; Leah McCray ’18; Morgan Lamb ’17; Maida Pannepacker ’17; and Chiara Mancuso ’17.
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New Gym Opens and Volleyball Claims Thrilling Victory
MMA's gymnasium officially opened yesterday with a dedication preceding a volleyball game against the Mount. After Head of School Sister Barbara Buckley gave remarks and formally opened the new gymnasium, all of MMA's senior volleyball players simultaneously did a ceremonial serve across the net. The serves flew with cheers from the crowd, MMA's Dance Team, and the school's beloved mascot, the Golden Bear, while MMA volleyball coach Jolen Aldaya and junior varsity coach and MMA alumna Dani Carrozza set off blue and gold streamers. The ceremony ended with the announcing of both teams' players; then the singing of the National Anthem.
After fending off visiting Mount in the first set and emerge with a 25-22 win, the Volleybears clawed their way back from a 9-6 deficit in the second set to win 25-21 and take a 2-0 lead. With victory closing in, the Mount did their best to play spoiler taking the next two sets 25-20 and 25-18 to force a fifth and deciding set.
In the final set, MMA won six of the last eight points and opened the new facility in thrilling fashion!
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Register for the Scholarship and Entrance Exam on October 28 or November 4
Register for the Scholarship and Entrance Exam on:
Saturday, October 28, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
or Saturday, November 4 (make-up date)
There will be a School Parent Tour offered on the October 28th test date during the testing time.
The test registration also serves as your application to Merion Mercy.
Register by clicking here .
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Purchase Tickets for MMMT's fall drama "As It Is in Heaven" by Arlene Hutton
Merion Mercy Music Theater (MMMT) is a drama and music club opened to all of our students. We are happy to announce the 2017 fall drama:
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AS IT IS IN HEAVEN by Arlene Hutton
AS IT IS IN HEAVEN by Arlene HuttonThe 1830’s Shaker society of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, is set in ordered ways. The arrival of Fanny upsets the harmony. Fanny sees angels in the meadow, and soon all the young women are receiving spiritual “gifts” of songs, drawings, ideas and giggles, completely upsetting the community. Eldress Hannah is jealous that she, the most devout of Shakers, has not been privileged to see the visions. But only the ones who question need visual proof. Whether they were heavenly or earthly, Fanny insists that the angels were there.
Performance Dates: Friday Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2:00 p.m.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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Learn More about Sip 'n Bid
Sip 'n Bid 2017 is just a month away. Join us on November 18, 2017, for a night filled with fun, friendship, and holiday cheer!
The support and generosity of our parents, past parents, alumnae, and friends are vital to the success of Sip 'n Bid. There are many ways to get involved:
- Purchase Event Tickets
- Purchase Raffle Tickets
- Donate a Gift
- Fund an Item
- Become a Sponsor
- Volunteer
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Cathy Williamson Sabia '85, Auction Coordinator, with any questions at ext. 128 or auction@merion-mercy.com.
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Field Hockey and Volleyball Head to States
MMA's field hockey and volleyball teams have qualified for the PIAA State Tournament and begin play November 7.
Field hockey will enter as a #5 seed and play #1 seed Donegal High School at Warwick High School in Lititz at 5 p.m.
Volleyball will enter as #2 seed and play #1 seed Allentown Central Catholic High School at Whitehall High School in Allentown at 5 p.m.
Admission to games is $6.
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Giving Thanks
Merion Mercy's Ministry Team spearheaded the school's Thanksgiving food collection, providing more than two dozen families with food for Thanksgiving. Merion Mercy's faculty and staff participated by donating monetary gifts that totaled close to $1,200 to purchase supermarket gift cards to go with the other items for the purchase of perishable food items.
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Twelve Merion Mercy Athletes Commit to Colleges
Congratulations to the following 12 athletes who have committed to play sports in college next year: Annina Baccile, rowing, Duquesne University; Emma Braun, rowing, Syracuse University; Ann Dombrowski, lacrosse, St. Bonaventure University; Kirby Droogan, rowing, Drexel University; Caitlin Farkas, field hockey, Sacred Heart University; Makenna Hallager, volleyball, Juniata College; Caroline Hecht, rowing, Georgetown University; Arianna Lavelle, lacrosse, Fairfield University; Christina Mattioli, rowing, Jacksonville University; Kathleen Murphy, field hockey, Catholic University; Marcella Nostrant, lacrosse, Virginia Commonwealth University; and Genevieve Wittrock, volleyball, Juniata College.
Click here for event photos.
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Merion Mercy Basketball Hosts First Game in New Gym
On December 16, Merion was finally able to play their first home game in a little over a year in a building that Sister Barbara Buckley, the Head of School, described as a labor of love that was 10 years in the making.
Following a short ceremony that included Sister Barbara taking the first ceremonial shot (that did go in after a friendly roll off the front rim), the teams were ready for action.
Following the opening tip, nerves were apparent as neither team was able to crack the scoring column. With 5:05 remaining in the first quarter, Nora Pergolini '18 recorded the first basket in the new gym by hitting a running bank shot to give her team the 2-0 lead.
"It's very cool," said Nora Pergolini. "One our assistants congratulated me when I sat down and I did not realize what he was talking about. He then told me I scored the first basket."
In front of a spirited crowd, Merion gave Athletic Association of Catholic Academies foe Gwynedd Mercy Academy all they could handle for 2 ½ quarters before faltering in the end as the Monarchs pulled away for the 42-29 victory.
"It has been really special," said senior co-captain Nora Pergolini, who finished four points (including the first basket in the new gym) and two rebounds. "Although we did not win today, I am glad we have a sense of home."
Click here for photos from the event and game.
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January Exam Schedule
Please click here for the January exam schedule.
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Upward & Onward
New Building Officially Open! Learn More!
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Teresa Hegarty '19 Named Main Line Student of the Week
Congratulations to Teresa Hegarty! She was named Main Line Student of the Week. Click here to read her story.
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Two MMA Teams Won Highest Honors in Year-end Standing of WordWright Challenge
Two teams of students representing Merion Mercy Academy won highest honors in year-end standing of the 2016-17 school year WordWright Challenge, a national competition for high school students requiring close reading and analysis of many different kinds of prose and poetry. Participating with 640 school teams from all across the country, the school's current juniors tied for fourteenth place in the nation. MMA’s current seniors placed ninth in the nation. The teams were supervised by English Department Chair, Patricia Sack.
Several of the students won highest honors for individual achievement: Megan Stevens ’19 was the third-highest scorer in the entire country, while her teammate Ava Pecora ’19 was one of 22 highest scorers at her grade level. Caroline Hecht ’18 was one of the 11 highest scorers at her grade level; Erin Daly ’20 was one of the 21 highest scorers.
Students who excelled in the year’s final meet include Maisie Grogan ‘20 (who earned a perfect score); Megan Stevens ’19 (who earned a perfect score), Avé Burke ’19, Rebecca Naser ’19, Ava Pecora ’19; Julia Halas ’18; Maggie Roccato ’18; Leah McCray ’18; Morgan Lamb ’17; Maida Pannepacker ’17; and Chiara Mancuso ’17.
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New Gym Opens and Volleyball Claims Thrilling Victory
MMA's gymnasium officially opened yesterday with a dedication preceding a volleyball game against the Mount. After Head of School Sister Barbara Buckley gave remarks and formally opened the new gymnasium, all of MMA's senior volleyball players simultaneously did a ceremonial serve across the net. The serves flew with cheers from the crowd, MMA's Dance Team, and the school's beloved mascot, the Golden Bear, while MMA volleyball coach Jolen Aldaya and junior varsity coach and MMA alumna Dani Carrozza set off blue and gold streamers. The ceremony ended with the announcing of both teams' players; then the singing of the National Anthem.
After fending off visiting Mount in the first set and emerge with a 25-22 win, the Volleybears clawed their way back from a 9-6 deficit in the second set to win 25-21 and take a 2-0 lead. With victory closing in, the Mount did their best to play spoiler taking the next two sets 25-20 and 25-18 to force a fifth and deciding set.
In the final set, MMA won six of the last eight points and opened the new facility in thrilling fashion!
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We Believe in Miracles!
We believe!
Many thanks to all of our donors, guests, volunteers, and sponsors for making Sip 'n Bid 2017: Miracle on Montgomery Avenue such a success! We are certainly surrounded by everyday miracles at Merion Mercy–these gifts come to us in abundance. Miracles are born from faith and, with faith, anything is possible!
Events as large and inclusive as Sip 'n Bid require countless hours of hard work, extraordinary effort, and participation in many forms. Our generous MMA community always comes through miraculously and faithfully! Your commitment does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated.
Still need to pick up an item? Other questions? Please feel free to contact Mrs. Cathy Williamson Sabia '85, Auction Coordinator, at ext. 128 or auction@merion-mercy.com.
Click here for event photos.
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Field Hockey and Volleyball Head to States
MMA's field hockey and volleyball teams qualified for the PIAA State Tournament.
Field hockey entered as a #5 seed and lost to #1 seed Donegal High School 2-0. Despite the loss, MMA showed a lot of heart and MMA goalie Kristen Rake '21 earned high praise. Click here to lean more.
Volleyball will enter as #2 seed and played #1 seed Allentown Central Catholic High School. Central Catholic won after some exciting play.
The Golden Bears caught Central Catholic off guard in the second set and had leads of 20-16, 23-21, and 24-22. But, Central Catholic reeled off four straight points to steal the set and eventually the match.
Congratulations to both teams on impressive seasons!
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Giving Thanks
Merion Mercy's Ministry Team spearheaded the school's Thanksgiving food collection, providing more than two dozen families with food for Thanksgiving. Merion Mercy's faculty and staff participated by donating monetary gifts that totaled close to $1,200 to purchase supermarket gift cards to go with the other items for the purchase of perishable food items.
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Twelve Merion Mercy Athletes Commit to Colleges
Congratulations to the following 12 athletes who have committed to play sports in college next year: Annina Baccile, rowing, Duquesne University; Emma Braun, rowing, Syracuse University; Ann Dombrowski, lacrosse, St. Bonaventure University; Kirby Droogan, rowing, Drexel University; Caitlin Farkas, field hockey, Sacred Heart University; Makenna Hallager, volleyball, Juniata College; Caroline Hecht, rowing, Georgetown University; Arianna Lavelle, lacrosse, Fairfield University; Christina Mattioli, rowing, Jacksonville University; Kathleen Murphy, field hockey, Catholic University; Marcella Nostrant, lacrosse, Virginia Commonwealth University; and Genevieve Wittrock, volleyball, Juniata College.
Click here for event photos.
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