Academic Achievement Awards

Award for Academic Excellence • Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in STEM •

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Computer Science Trinity University

Award for General Excellence Saint Mary’s College

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Performing Arts Utah State University

Academic Achievement Award in Visual Arts University of San Francisco

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Social Studies Brown University

Lia

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Religion Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Kiley

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in English UC Santa Cruz

Congratulations to the Class of 2018!

The small but mighty class of 76 girls in Mercy’s Class of 2018 received over $6.7 million in scholarships. Students are attending 42 different colleges in 13 different states.

This map represents a sample of the colleges and universities 2018 Mercy graduates were accepted. Visit our website to view the full list of acceptances at www.mercyhsb.com/academics

Boise State

University of Wyoming

University of Alaska, Anchorage

University of Washington

Gonzaga

University of Oregon

UC Davis

Brigham Young

Montana State, Bozeman

University of Illinois

Creighton

Michigan State

Xavier

Miami

Rochester Institute of Technology

Fordham

Pitzer

Santa Clara American

Cal Poly

University of California, Los Angeles

University of Melbourne

San Diego State

University of Nevada, Reno

University of Arizona

University of Colorado, Boulder

Trinity

Baylor Florida Institute of Technology

Brown

Northeastern

Boston College NYU

Seton Hall

Villanova Embry Riddle

Lynchburg College

Mercy Leadership Conference

Members of the SBO Leadership team took a trip to Philadelphia to attend a Mercy Leadership Conference. Thirteen different Mercy schools from across the country attended, and two schools came all the way from Ireland! The girls focused on learning and building their personal leadership styles. They made friends and were able to share ideas for student events and fundraisers.

“We learned that though every Mercy School works differently, they always come back and connect to the mission of Catherine McAuley.” -Cate Rocheleau ‘19, SBO Vice President

France

French language students took a summer trip to France to immerse themselves in the language and culture. They stayed with host families in the countryside, where they practiced their French and experienced the local way of life. Students also spent time in Paris visiting the historical and cultural sites, and even got to watch the semi-finals of the World Cup - which France went on to win!

“Our time spent in Basque Country was full of adventures and learning. Whether we were hiking the Pyrenees Mountains, traversing the FranceSpain border to view the picturesque Bayfront of San Sebastián, or watching the sunset on the Grande Plage of Biarritz, each moment was exciting and each scene was beautiful.” ~ Emerson Dawes, ‘19

“I feel very fortunate that I got to share this experience with my classmates. I am happy I got to discover different cultural activities and learn the history of the area and the peoples’ way of life.” ~ Ellen Lahey, ‘19

Immersion Trip To Chicago

Mercy students went on a service trip to Misericordia in Chicago with Ms. Connolly and Mr. Diaz, where they worked alongside the residents baking, making art, folding laundry, and other daily activities. This was a very moving and transformational experience for the students. They came to view people with intellectual disabilities with compassion, and as people filled with joy and hope like themselves. The students also bonded with each other through daily reflections, touring the sites of Chicago, and sharing meals together. This was an unforgettable learning experience by all.

Arts Trip

The VPA Department’s educational, fun-filled, two-week European excursion isn’t limited to any class, subject, or discipline. The twenty three students and three chaperones learned about culture, history, the arts, Catholicism, and fashion through three countries!

The trip started in London where they took a sightseeing tour of the city, and explored Windsor Castle to learn about the area’s historical significance and its role in the British Crown. They took in the arts, attending a performance of Dreamgirls in the West End (London’s version of Broadway), and took a Harry Potter tour to see where the literary series came to life on the big screen.

In Paris, they saw the major sights from a boat tour on the Seine River. They learned about France’s rich history of art and architecture at the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral, and enjoyed the centuries-old sculptures and paintings and beautiful gardens of Versailles. The delicious French food, especially the delicate croissants and pastries, was a highlight of the trip!

In Italy, the group experienced the unique city of Venice, exploring the waterways with a gondola ride and touring St. Mark’s and the Palace. Rome was an especially significant stop - they toured the Vatican museums, viewed the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, and visited St. Peters where they saw the entombments of the great Popes. They toured the Colosseum and the old Roman temple ruins, learning their history and significance in the daily life of ancient Romans. The trip ended on the southern coast of Italy in Sorrento, with vistas from Mount Vesuvius to the island of Capri.

“This experience is meant to be a trip of a lifetime for many of the girls to see differences in culture, touch the architecture that they have only seen in books, visit the roots of the Catholic church, and create new friendship with other Mercy girls that they didn’t really know before.”

- Randall Watts, Chaperone