Mercy High School

Challenging young women to grow academically, emotionally, socially, aesthetically, and spiritually, since 1963.

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.