Learning to Lead
“Mercy women know how to lead by example for those who follow or those who have lost their way. Being a woman of Mercy is about how you carry yourself and act when no one is looking.” - Mercy Student
Mercy High School prepares women to be leaders - leaders in the classroom, in campus ministry, on the athletic fields, in community service, and in their class, club and school activities. Each summer, members of the new senior class are invited to participate in Go The Mile, an overnight experience designed to prepare them to be the leaders in their school. During Go The Mile, the seniors write the mission statement that will guide them as leaders during the coming school year.
Student Leaders’ Mission Statement
Class of 2018
“Go the Mile 20”, June, 2017
We, the Senior Class of 2018, are a unique, diverse patchwork of Mercy sisters.
Like a quilt, we stitch together our individual gifts and backgrounds to create a welcoming,
faith-based community. In order to accomplish this goal, we lead by example, to inspire and strengthen our immediate and global communities. We vow to always protect and support each other in all aspects of life. We will cherish our time together at Mercy and be confident that the Circle of Mercy will always welcome us back with open arms and a comfortable cup of tea.
Student Leadership Organizations
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society recognizes superior scholarship, outstanding service, leadership and character in Mercy juniors and seniors. The McAuley chapter of the National Honor Society sponsors service projects for Mercy High School and the community. Members sponsor the Souper Bowl Food Drive and Red Cross Blood Drive, tutor other students at Mercy and in community centers, and collect gifts for social service agencies at Christmas and Easter.
National Honor Society Officers 2016-2017
President Jennifer Magnoli
Vice President (Committees) Alison Chase
Vice President (Tutoring) Hayley Buba
Secretary Autumn Anderson
Treasurer/Publicist Emma Ushchak
- Moderator: Ms. Daniela Aparo and Mrs. Lynn Naumann
French Honor Society
President Marilyn Vasquez
Vice President Ariana Puglisi
Secretary Megan Alexander
Treasurer Marisol Vazquez
- Moderator: Ms. Amy Freeman
Spanish Honor Society
President Jennifer Magnoli
Vice President Jocelyn Sterns
Secretary Riley Moynihan
Treasurer Samantha Girasulo
- Moderator: Mrs. Patricia LaBella
Latin Honor Society
President Caroline Thompson
Vice President Jaime Murphy
Secretary Adriana Kandro
Treasurer Olivia Pereira
- Moderator: Mrs. Jessica Hall
Italian Honor Society
President – Juliana Claudio
Vice President – Katherine Hall
Secretary – Alison Chase
Treasurer – Allison Vess
- Moderator: Ms. Daniela Aparo
Peer Ministry
Peer Ministry is a year-long experience for seniors designed to build Christian leadership skills and enhance their personal and spiritual awareness. Peer Ministry provides Mercy with a team of spiritual leaders able to minister in the areas of liturgy, prayer, liturgical services, retreats, and in all other areas of spiritual need at Mercy. Peer Ministers are also expected to be of service in their own parishes and outside the Mercy community.
- Moderator: Ms. Ann Derbacher, Campus Minister
Student Activities Council
The Mercy High School Student Activities Council promotes school spirit through fun activities such as Spirit Days, Cake Auction, Walkathon, Talent Show, and dances with Xavier High School. They also plan the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Daughter Mass and Brunch. Students enjoy all-school activities and also build their own class spirit through friendly competitions!
Student Council Officers 2017-2018
President Lindsey Fritz
Vice President Mary Sposito
Secretary Jayda Bonnick
Treasurer Isabella Santoro
- Moderator: Ms. Anne Drewry
Class Executive Boards
Each year, classes elect the students who will serve as their leaders in planning and carrying out events. Members serve on Class Executive Boards, where they learn how to coordinate their responsibilities, represent the needs of their classmates, and work as a leadership team.
Class of 2018 – Senior Class Executive Board
Katherine Hall, Apple Hu, Grace O’Brien, Katherine Sadak, Rita Sherbin
- Moderators: Mrs. Kathleen Durbois and Mrs. Sanchita Maitra
Class of 2019 – Junior Class Executive Board
Nibba Ahmed, Emily Frost, Maeve Garrity, Kameryn King, Doris Xu
- Moderators: Mrs. Rena Reagan and Ms. Lorra Webb
Class of 2020 – Sophomore Class Executive Board
Ally Brunell, Meghan Flynn, Tianna Hie, Grace Higgins, Kelly Smith
- Moderators: Mrs. Lauren Geary and Ms. Kerri McCarthy