M
ercy High School opened its doors in 1960, but this
Sr. Carol E. Wheeler, RSM concluded her tenure as President of
date does not tell the full story of the long legacy
Mercy High School in June 2013. On behalf of the Mercy High School
of education that the Sisters of Mercy have had in Baltimore. In
Community, I want to thank her for her decades of service to secondary
her article Wound with Mercy Round and Round, Sr. Patricia Smith,
education. In striving to carry on the work of Catherine McAuley in
RSM, Ph.D. chronicles the contribution of the Sisters of Mercy to the
Baltimore and throughout the Mercy network of schools, Sr. Carol
Baltimore educational landscape, particularly to secondary education.
touched thousands of students who are now productive members of
Sr. Patricia was one of the earliest members of Mercy’s faculty. She
the world. Her contribution cannot be adequately expressed.
describes the solid foundation on which Mercy education rests and the Ms. Pegeen D’Agostino
reason Mercy continues to provide a unique educational environment for adolescent girls.
I am proud to have served as Interim President during this time of transition for Mercy High School. In this past year, I have met many, many people, selfless in their dedication to Mercy education. They
Mercy secondary education in Baltimore began with the opening of
continue to inspire me as we work together for the good of our students.
Mount Saint Agnes High School in Mt. Washington in 1867. Now, more
I am confident that Mercy education will continue to be a significant
than 100 years later, the legacy of Catherine McAuley, the Foundress
force in preparing young women to take their places in the world.
of the Sisters of Mercy, remains alive and well in Mercy High School.
With heartfelt gratitude,
But Mercy High School could never have sustained its critical mission if it weren’t for contributors and supporters like you. Financial donations,
Chemistry Lab at Mount Saint Agnes High School
donations in-kind, and countless hours of volunteer work have helped
Ms. Pegeen D’Agostino
support Mercy for over 50 years—and still counting.
Interim President 2013–2014
Students in the business course at Mercy High School in the 1960s
Social Studies Teacher, Ms. Lynne Bowman, with Mercy students
iPads were introduced at Mercy High School as a requirement for all courses in 2011.