Cathedral Preparatory School

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, October 27:

• Girls tennis advanced to the quarterfinals of the PIAA AA Team tournament with a 3-1 win over Winchester Thurston. Paige Patsy and Ella Fetzner won in straight sets in singles. Ellen and Elizabeth Hutchinson did the same in doubles. They are now headed to Hershey and will take on Lower Moreland Friday. 🎾
• Boys varsity soccer picked up a 6-1 win over Titusville to advance in the District 10 playoffs. Will Agresti scored two goals and had an assist. Carter Budacki had a goal and two assists. Parker Foster, Zeke Rees, and Andrew Spitzer each scored a goal. Colin McCormick had an assist. ⚽

Sometimes the most powerful lessons in medicine don’t come from a textbook. They come from an eight-year-old little girl who was given a 4% chance of survival and is now teaching the rest of us how to live, love, and show compassion.

Yesterday, our MedPath students had the incredible privilege of welcoming Janelle Teeple and her daughter, Kinsey, for a “Lunch and Learn” that touched every heart in the room.

At just three years old, Kinsey was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumor. After an unimaginable journey of surgeries, radiation, chemotherapy, unwavering faith, and the remarkable team at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Kinsey is now tumor-free and THRIVING!

Our students didn’t just hear about a miracle. They witnessed one, laughing, smiling, and hugging nearly everyone in attendance.

They taught our students that healthcare is about so much more than diagnoses, treatments, and procedures. It’s about compassion, communication, trust, advocacy, and the profound impact healthcare professionals have on entire families.

Thank you, Janelle and Kinsey, for sharing your journey, your courage, and your hearts with our MedPath family. You reminded our future healthcare professionals that behind every patient chart is a person, a family, and a story worth hearing.

Kinsey, you may have come to share your story, but you left us with something far greater. You have an entire MedPath family cheering you on! #Prep #MedPath ⚕️

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:

• Football swept Harbor Creek. Varsity picked up a 56-6 Region win over the Huskies. Da’Zarie Carson had 16 carries for 155 yards and four touchdowns. Cam Miller had a 56-yard score on the ground. Alex Kamholz threw for two touchdowns, while Broegan McCarthy threw another. Robbie Brown hauled in two catches for 115 yards and a score. Eli Elwell had four catches for 66 yards and a score. Thomas Goodwin also went 80 yards for a score. JV picked up a shutout win, 30-0. 🏈
• Boys water polo went 2-1 in the Erie Challenge. They opened with a 13-9 win over Muhlenberg. Lochlan Snider-Mills scored eight goals. Heith Kreidinger had a hat trick. Thomas Fortin and Bennett Palmer also scored. JD Cullen made eight saves. They would win their second game over Governor Mifflin, 11-6. Snider-Mills scored seven goals to lead the way. Fortin scored a pair, while Palmer and Kreidinger each scored. Cullen made 12 saves. They closed with a tough loss to Germantown Academy, 9-7. Michael Ferrare scored four goals. Fortin scored two goals. Kreidinger had the other tally. Cullen made nine saves. 🤽
• Boys and girls cross country competed in the NWPA Invitational at Pleasant Ridge Park. The boys finished seventh overall led by Paxson Manelick’s ninth place finish. Michael Brown finished 41st. Quinn Orlando and Mason Reitz finished 56th and 57th, respectively. Will English finished 60th. Santino Vendetti rounded out the top six in 63rd. The girls finished eighth overall. Olivia Davis finished 30th overall. Theresa Patton finished 32nd. Lilly Pinzok (47th), Savannah Sanner (65th), Sophia Swanseger (74th), and Brianna Nguyen (92nd) rounded out the top six. 👟

TODAY IS THE DAY!! Come check out Cathedral Prep’s Open House from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.! Take a tour, meet our faculty/staff, and learn about all the activities/opportunities that we have to offer!! #Prep #OpenHouse 🟠🔵⚫️⚪️

The next chapter of your story starts here. At Cathedral Prep, faith is at the heart of who we are. It shapes our community, inspires us to grow in spirit, mind, and body, and reminds us that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. Join us for Open House TOMORROW, October 25, from 12:00–3:00 p.m.! Meet our students and teachers, explore our campus, and experience firsthand what makes our Prep family so special. Visit https://www.cathedralprep.com/page/open-house to learn more and register today! Discover your future. Join our family! #Prep #Family

Prep AFJROTC is proud to support our Erie community! Our cadets recently made a donation to the Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC) to help support the important work they do for individuals and families across Erie. Service to community is a core part of AFJROTC, and we’re honored to give back. #Prep

Congratulations to Kamryn Resurreccion ’27. She has committed to play volleyball next season on scholarship at Southwestern College as a setter. This past season, she eclipsed 2,500 career assists and also helped the Ramblers to a Region title. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 🏐

IT’S SENIOR NIGHT! The Ramblers are back home looking for another big Region win. They take on Harbor Creek tonight with playoff implications on the line. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Dollinger Field. If you attend the game, tickets can only be purchased at the gate. All Cathedral Prep students are admitted free with a valid student ID.

This week, there are several ways to watch/listen to the game if you are unable to make it in person:

📺 Erie News Now Plus: Stream FREE at ErieNewsNowPlus.com or watch with an antenna on WSEE 35.3. Also on Spectrum 997, VNET 4, and Armstrong 16/19.
📺 MeTV Erie: Watch with an antenna on WICU 12.2 or on Spectrum 995, VNET 5, Armstrong 92, Breezeline 120, DirecTV 77, and DISH 247.
📻 The game will be broadcast on Jet Radio 1400 AM, on the iHeart Radio app, or online.

We would also like to send a very special thank you to this week’s game sponsor, Chick-fil-A! They will be holding a pep rally at their 12th Street location from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. If you sport your best Prep gear and say “Go Ramblers!,” you will receive a free five-count chicken nuggets (one per person).

We hope you can tune in and cheer on the Ramblers from wherever you call home! 🏈

(Photo courtesy of Nathan Hanel ’27)

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, October 22:

• Congratulations to girls tennis! For the 11th straight season, they are District 10 champions! They swept Hickory, 5-0, to take the AA title. Paige Patsy, Ella Fetzner, and Lydia Beuchert won in singles. In doubles, Elizabeth Hutchinson/Ellen Hutchinson were victorious, as were Lydia Honard/Addison Blakely. Congratulations to Coach Deimel ’01 and the Ramblers! 🎾🏆
• Girls cross country ran a classification up today in the TSTCA Meet at White Oak Park and finished second. Sophie Becker finished 17th overall to lead the Ramblers. Audrey Schiedel finished 21st overall, while CeCe Welch finished 23rd. Zita Schiedel (32nd), Makayla Stutts (35th), Reagan Johnston (42nd), and Kendal Johnston (177th) rounded our the top seven. 👟
• Boys JV soccer fell to McDowell, 1-0. ⚽

Congratulations to Colette Speros ’27. She has committed to play Division I volleyball next season on scholarship at Canisius University where she will play setter and outside hitter. Speros helped her team earn a Region title this season, their first as Cathedral Prep. She also topped 1,000 career kills, and was part of the starting unit of a Rambler squad that advanced to the state semifinals in 2024. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 🏐

Ms. Kabasinski’s Honors Physics students wrapped up their unit of projectile motion with a smashing good time! Students put their knowledge of projectile motion to the test as they participated in the fourth annual Pumpkin Drop. Students sent pumpkins flying from the third-floor balcony, observing projectile trajectories and calculating impact velocity. #Prep #Physics 🎃

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, October 21:

• Boys golf finished third in the state at the PIAA Team Tournament at Penn State. Joseph Prichard shot a one-under 71 to lead the Ramblers. Sonny Washburn and Nik Blanchard each carded a 74. Jack Marz shot an 81, while Andrew Sitter rounded out the top five with an 85. ⛳
• Girls varsity soccer rolled to a 6-0 win over McDowell. Kate Peterson scored three goals. Anna Johnson scored twice, while Amelia Novisk had the other tally. CC Cacchione had three assists. Jordyn DiRaimo had two assists. Gia Cacchione also had an assit, while Jordan Senz once again was a stalwart in goal to secure the shutout. ⚽
• Boys varsity soccer dropped a tough one to McDowell, 1-0. ⚽

Students in CivicsPath and Campus Ministry enjoyed an exclusive Q&A session with Sally Painter ’79VMA and Mariam Lambert, who took time to visit with our students while in Erie for the Jefferson Educational Society’s (JES) Global Summit XVIII Speaker Series.

Sally, co-founder and chief operating officer of Blue Star Strategies, brings extensive experience in international affairs and transatlantic relations. Mariam, CEO and co-founder of the Emile Foundation, leads humanitarian efforts to locate missing Ukrainian children and reunite families separated by war.

The conversation offered students an opportunity to explore global leadership, humanitarian service, and the importance of protecting vulnerable communities. Sally was also shared her experience from attending Villa Maria Academy and her professional journey that lead her to the work she does today. Our guests praised the quality of our students’ questions and encouraged their interest in these important issues.

You can attend Sally and Mariam’s presentation, “Why the Transatlantic Alliance Matters: Protecting Ukraines Children and Europes Next Generation,” TONIGHT at Gannon’s Waldron Campus Center from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Registration can be found on JES’ website, and all high school students are free to attend with a valid school ID.

Thank you, Sally and Mariam, for sharing your experiences and inspiring our students to consider how they can serve others and make a difference in the world! #Prep #Villa #Alumni 🌍

Show Choir hosted its annual Coffee House Concert last Tuesday in the Salata Technology & Innovation Center. Parents transformed the SLC into a cozy coffee shop atmosphere, complete with an open mic setup and an assortment of baked goods, coffee, and other concessions.

Mr. Rose and Lincoln Laquidara ’27 skillfully arranged the stage lighting to create the perfect setting for the performers. The choir opened with a beautiful, in-the-round performance of “An Irish Blessing,” with the audience seated in the center. They also performed “Seasons of Love” from the musical Rent, featuring a solo by Kate Patsy ’27.

Throughout the evening, choir members showcased their talents through a variety of solos, duets, and small-group performances. From popular radio hits to musical theater favorites, the Coffee House Concert was another wonderful celebration of our students’ talent and passion for the performing arts.

We are so proud of our performing arts students! Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening a success! #Prep #ShowChoir #CoffeeHouse 🎶☕

The best way to picture your future is to experience it for yourself!

For some, Cathedral Prep is where they find their people. For others, it’s where they discover new passions, explore new opportunities, and see what their future could look like.

Join us for Open House THIS SUNDAY, October 25, from 12:00–3:00 p.m.!

Meet our students and teachers, explore our campus, and discover what it means to be part of the Rambler family. Visit https://www.cathedralprep.com/page/open-house to learn more and register today!

Your next chapter starts here. Come see why you belong at Cathedral Prep! #Prep #Family

Show Choir students had the opportunity to spend the day at Allegheny College on Monday for their annual Fall Vocal Workshop. They joined more than 200 other high school choir students from PMEA District 2 and District 3. They had presentations by professors David Gilson (Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Institute of Music), Carol Niblock (Voice Faculty, Allegheny College), and Dr. James Niblock (Director of Choirs, Allegheny College) about many aspects of vocal performance skills and music topics. They also had the opportunity to ask questions to current college students and admissions officers about preparing for college, choosing majors, and careers.

A few of our brave students had the courage to sing in front of the group for mini voice lessons. Four of our singers completed a brief audition against 10 other singers from other high schools, and three were selected to perform in three of the four slots for a vocal masterclass with Carol and James Niblock, performing a section of a prepared song for the whole group, and experiencing an extended vocal coaching session. Congratulations to Lincoln Laquidara ’27, Lillian Kilmer ’28, and Theresa Ferraro ’27!

Students also were able to attend a concert presented by Allegheny College’s Soprano-Alto Choir, Tenor-Bass Choir, and College Choir, as well as a few solos and small group numbers. They also had the opportunity to reconnect with Prep alumna Natahly Rosales ’26, who performs with the Soprano-Alto Choir at Allegheny. Special thanks to Dr. James Niblock and the Allegheny College Choirs for providing this enriching experience for our students! #Prep #ShowChoir

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, October 20:

• Girls volleyball swept Grove City. Varsity secured an undefeated Region slate (10-0) with a 3-0 sweep of the Eagles. Kamryn Resurreccion achieved her 2,500th career assist tonight. She finished with an ace, 41 assists, two kills, and 10 digs. Kharhys Nickson had 14 kills, while Nora Marsh had 11 kills and 14 digs. Ellen Hutchinson had nine kills and seven digs. Ella Snipper had five kills and an ace. Alaina Sambuchino had four kills, while Catie Costello had 10 digs. Paige Patsy had 16 digs, two assists, and an ace. JV also picked up a sweep, 2-0. Ambra Swyers had 11 assists and two aces. Kendall Krahe had six kills, five digs, and two aces. Elizabeth Hutchinson had three kills, while Taylor Benacci also had three kills and an assist. Anna Blanchard had six kills. Mia Johnson had two assists, five digs, and four aces. 🏐
• Sonny Washburn finished fifth in the PIAA Individual tournament at Penn State. He carded a 73 in the second round to finish even for the tournament, just four shots out of first. Teammate Nik Blanchard placed 37th. ⛳
• Girls tennis swept Wilmington, 5-0, in the D-10 team semifinals. Paige Patsy, Ella Fetzner, and Lydia Beuchert won in singles. The tandems of Ellen Hutchinson/Elizabeth Hutchinson and Lydia Honard/Addison Blakely took doubles. The Ramblers play Hickory for the D-10 crown this Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Westwood Racquet Club. 🎾
• Boys soccer swept North East. Varsity defeated the Grape Pickers, 4-2. Will Agresti scored a goal and had two assists. Carter Budacki, James DiSanza, and Andrew also scored for the Ramblers. JV won their match, 4-0. ⚽
• Boys water polo picked up a huge win over McDowell, 17-3. Lochlan Snider-Mills scored nine times. Thomas Fortin scored four goals, while Bennett Palmer scored a pair. Josh Bartlett and Will Grimshawe also scored. JD Cullen made 10 saves. 🤽

The Cathedral Prep community recently came together to support the Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle Fundraiser, raising money to benefit the Women’s Care Center of Erie County!

Through the generosity of our students, faculty, staff, and families, we are helping provide vital resources, compassionate care, and support to local mothers, babies, and families in need.

We were especially honored to welcome Prep alumni Phil Leglar ’68 and Tim Fuhrman ’70 back to campus to accept the donation check from Aniela Parasram ’28 and Joel Nunez ’28 on behalf of the Knights of Columbus. What a wonderful example of the lifelong connection between our alumni and the Prep community, united in service to others.

This initiative is a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference. We are proud to partner with the Knights of Columbus in putting our faith into action! #Prep #Community

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, October 19:

• Sonny Washburn is in third place after the opening round of the PIAA Individual tournament, just two shots out of the lead. He carded a one-under 71 today Penn State’s Blue Course. Teammate Nik Blanchard shot a 79 and is tied for 42nd. They conclude play today. ⛳
• Girls varsity soccer defeated Corry on Senior Night, 10-1. Kate Peterson scored twice and had an assist. Jordyn DiRaimo and Peyton Rodgers each scored twice. CC Cacchione scored and had two assists. Amelia Brown, Nara Matson, and Ava Capozziello also scored. Gia Cacchione had three assists. Lauren McCormick had a pair of assists, while Anna Johnson also had an assist. ⚽
• JV football rolled to a 56-6 win over Warren. 🏈