“Fight for what makes you optimistic about the world. Find it, insist on it, dig into it, go after it.” – Jennifer Garner
We continue to celebrate the members of the Cathedral Prep Class of 2026! We are so proud of all of you! #Prep #Classof2026 #Family 🟠⚫🔵
We continue to celebrate the members of the Cathedral Prep Class of 2026! We are so proud of all of you! #Prep #Classof2026 #Family 🟠⚫🔵
We invite you to join us for a special Mary’s Day Alumni Luncheon at Cathedral Prep on Wednesday, May 20! Mary’s Day is one of the most cherished traditions in our school community, originating at Villa Maria Academy and continuing today at Cathedral Prep as a celebration honoring Mary, the Blessed Mother and patroness of our school. It’s a day rooted in faith and centered on the Magnificat and Mary’s humble “yes” to God’s will. The day is filled with traditions that generations of alumni remember.
We request RSVP for this event by TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 13. Alumni are invited back to campus for a Mary’s Day Ceremony Watch Party beginning at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch in the Project Commons & Villa Maria Project Balcony. After the ceremony, the ladies and gentlemen of the 2026 Mary’s Day Court will join us, and we’ll hear a brief reflection from Principal Veronica Seip and President Kevin Smith. If you are unable to attend the watch party, you are welcome to join us for lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Come back, reconnect, and celebrate a tradition that continues to shape the heart of our school community! You may register here: https://boostmyschool.com/prep-villa-mary-s-day-alumni-reception-2026. #Prep #MarysDay
We request RSVP for this event by TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 13. Alumni are invited back to campus for a Mary’s Day Ceremony Watch Party beginning at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch in the Project Commons & Villa Maria Project Balcony. After the ceremony, the ladies and gentlemen of the 2026 Mary’s Day Court will join us, and we’ll hear a brief reflection from Principal Veronica Seip and President Kevin Smith. If you are unable to attend the watch party, you are welcome to join us for lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Come back, reconnect, and celebrate a tradition that continues to shape the heart of our school community! You may register here: https://boostmyschool.com/prep-villa-mary-s-day-alumni-reception-2026. #Prep #MarysDay
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, May 11:
• Softball captured their first win of the season after a back-and-forth game against Conneaut (OH), 14-12. Addison Baldi went 4-5, including two doubles, and had three RBIs. Avery Pfister had two hists and drove in a run, while Chloe Tirpak had two RBIs. Emma Raucci, Kendyll Steves, Morgan Oler, and Ambra Swyers all drove in a run. Six Ramblers scored twice in the victory. 🥎
• Boys lacrosse swept Meadville. Varsity rolled to a 15-4 win over the Bulldogs. Rory Callaghan scored eight goals. Evan Kaizer scored two goals. Matthew Bansidhar, Michael Corritore, and Robbie Brown each had a goal and an assist. Jameson Hertel and Cam Friedrichsmeyer also scored. Dom Fornelli had two assists. Mathias Armstrong, Ty Harrison, and Jack Whitman each had an assist. Ty Harrison went 13/21 on faceoffs. TJ Hiner made five saves in goal. Max Harrison made three saves. JV won their game, 8-4. Kaizer scored three goals. Reed Catrabone scored twice and had an assist. Fornelli scored and had an assist. Jacob Abbot and Friedrichsmeyer also scored. Sam Leone had an assist. Max Harrison made six saves. 🥍
• Baseball swept Warren. Home runs from Sam Ciukaj, Joe Flanagan, and Davin Friedman helped varsity jet to a 16-2 win over the Dragons. Ciukaj, and Friedman each drove in three, while Flanagan, Derick Friedman and AJ Sirianni all had two RBIs. Jackson Herr went 3-3 and an RBI. Matt Boam struck out four in four innings. JV won their game, 7-2. Maddox Vaughn homered, tripled, and drove in two. Landon Martin struck out four in three innings. ⚾
• Softball captured their first win of the season after a back-and-forth game against Conneaut (OH), 14-12. Addison Baldi went 4-5, including two doubles, and had three RBIs. Avery Pfister had two hists and drove in a run, while Chloe Tirpak had two RBIs. Emma Raucci, Kendyll Steves, Morgan Oler, and Ambra Swyers all drove in a run. Six Ramblers scored twice in the victory. 🥎
• Boys lacrosse swept Meadville. Varsity rolled to a 15-4 win over the Bulldogs. Rory Callaghan scored eight goals. Evan Kaizer scored two goals. Matthew Bansidhar, Michael Corritore, and Robbie Brown each had a goal and an assist. Jameson Hertel and Cam Friedrichsmeyer also scored. Dom Fornelli had two assists. Mathias Armstrong, Ty Harrison, and Jack Whitman each had an assist. Ty Harrison went 13/21 on faceoffs. TJ Hiner made five saves in goal. Max Harrison made three saves. JV won their game, 8-4. Kaizer scored three goals. Reed Catrabone scored twice and had an assist. Fornelli scored and had an assist. Jacob Abbot and Friedrichsmeyer also scored. Sam Leone had an assist. Max Harrison made six saves. 🥍
• Baseball swept Warren. Home runs from Sam Ciukaj, Joe Flanagan, and Davin Friedman helped varsity jet to a 16-2 win over the Dragons. Ciukaj, and Friedman each drove in three, while Flanagan, Derick Friedman and AJ Sirianni all had two RBIs. Jackson Herr went 3-3 and an RBI. Matt Boam struck out four in four innings. JV won their game, 7-2. Maddox Vaughn homered, tripled, and drove in two. Landon Martin struck out four in three innings. ⚾
The MVP Department will present their Spring Concert TOMORROW at 7:00 p.m. in the H. David Bowes Auditorium. The Show Choir and Instrumental Ensemble will be performing. There is no charge for the concert. All are welcome and we hope to see you there! #Prep #MVP 🎶🎷🥁
Ely Cooney '26 and Jesus Ornelas '27 participated in the Erie Local Section of the American Chemical Society's Chemistry Olympiad in mid-March. They were among the top ten acknowledged at an awards banquet in April. Given their success at the local level, Ely and Jesus were invited to and participated in the National Exam, which included a written test and lab activities. Congratulations and continued success to both Ely and Jesus! #Prep #AmericanChemicalSociety 🧪
Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:
• Congratulations to Boys Tennis! They captured the District 10 AA title! The Ramblers began the AA tournament with a 5-0 victory over Grove City in the semifinals. Gavin Ferretti, Charbel Moubarak, and Arjun Noticewala picked up victories in singles. The teams of Joe Prichard/Chris Scott and Sam English/Clark Brown took doubles. The same team would lead them to a championship victory over Fairview, 5-0. It was the team’s fourth consecutive District 10 championship. Congratulations to Coach Grab ‘05 and the Ramblers! 🎾🏆
• Baseball split their doubleheader with McDowell. Derick Friedman dominated the Trojans on the hill and at the plate in varsity’s 9-0 victory at UPMC Park. He went 6 2/3 innings and struck out 13 while going 3-4 at the plate with two RBIs. Davin Friedman was 2-3 and drove in three. KJ Williams had two hits, scored twice, and drove in a run. Matt Oblich and Jackson Herr each had an RBI. JV lost their matchup, 7-2. ⚾
• Boys varsity lacrosse won their Region game over Fairview, 12-5. Rory Callaghan had three goals and four assists. Jameson Hertel also scored three times. Joey Benatowicz had two goals and an assist. Evan Kaizer scored twice. Dom Fornelli scored and had two assists. Brady Powers scored and had an assist. Matt Bansidhar also had a helper. Ty Harrison went 14/18 on faceoffs. TJ Hiner made five saves in net. Max Harrison made three saves. 🎾
• Girls flag football needed overtime but earned a 12-6 win over Erie High. Jordyn DiRaimo had both touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving. Jessica Beveridge had an interception in overtime to set up the winning score. 🏈
• Congratulations to Boys Tennis! They captured the District 10 AA title! The Ramblers began the AA tournament with a 5-0 victory over Grove City in the semifinals. Gavin Ferretti, Charbel Moubarak, and Arjun Noticewala picked up victories in singles. The teams of Joe Prichard/Chris Scott and Sam English/Clark Brown took doubles. The same team would lead them to a championship victory over Fairview, 5-0. It was the team’s fourth consecutive District 10 championship. Congratulations to Coach Grab ‘05 and the Ramblers! 🎾🏆
• Baseball split their doubleheader with McDowell. Derick Friedman dominated the Trojans on the hill and at the plate in varsity’s 9-0 victory at UPMC Park. He went 6 2/3 innings and struck out 13 while going 3-4 at the plate with two RBIs. Davin Friedman was 2-3 and drove in three. KJ Williams had two hits, scored twice, and drove in a run. Matt Oblich and Jackson Herr each had an RBI. JV lost their matchup, 7-2. ⚾
• Boys varsity lacrosse won their Region game over Fairview, 12-5. Rory Callaghan had three goals and four assists. Jameson Hertel also scored three times. Joey Benatowicz had two goals and an assist. Evan Kaizer scored twice. Dom Fornelli scored and had two assists. Brady Powers scored and had an assist. Matt Bansidhar also had a helper. Ty Harrison went 14/18 on faceoffs. TJ Hiner made five saves in net. Max Harrison made three saves. 🎾
• Girls flag football needed overtime but earned a 12-6 win over Erie High. Jordyn DiRaimo had both touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving. Jessica Beveridge had an interception in overtime to set up the winning score. 🏈
Mother’s Day is more than a date on the calendar — it’s a celebration of the strength, love, and endless support of the incredible women who shape our lives every day. Wishing all the amazing moms a very Happy Mother’s Day! 💙🧡💐
It is with deep sadness that we inform the Cathedral Prep community of the passing of assistant volleyball coach and Cathedral Prep alumnus Jordan Haas ’23. He was currently a student at Chatham University majoring in psychology and was a member of the men’s volleyball team. Jordan was a member of the inaugural boys volleyball team at Cathedral Prep, and he took great pride in helping the Ramblers grow and improve both on and off the court.
Visitation/funeral arrangements can be found at https://www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com/memorials/jordan-haas/5711041/.
“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen." Mary, Queen of Prep, pray for him. ✝️🧡
Visitation/funeral arrangements can be found at https://www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com/memorials/jordan-haas/5711041/.
“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen." Mary, Queen of Prep, pray for him. ✝️🧡
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, May 7:
• Softball lost to North East, 13-4. Addison Baldi drove in two runs, while Kendyll Steves had a pair of hits. Emma Raucci drove in a run. Avery Pfister had a triple. 🥎
• Softball lost to North East, 13-4. Addison Baldi drove in two runs, while Kendyll Steves had a pair of hits. Emma Raucci drove in a run. Avery Pfister had a triple. 🥎
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” - Dr. Seuss
Our senior Ramblers will succeed no matter what direction they choose. They will always have their brothers and sisters with them every step of the way! #Prep #Classof2026 #Family 🟠🔵⚫
Our senior Ramblers will succeed no matter what direction they choose. They will always have their brothers and sisters with them every step of the way! #Prep #Classof2026 #Family 🟠🔵⚫
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, April 6:
• Congratulations to Gavin Ferretti and Charbel Moubarak. They captured the D-10 AA Doubles title with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over teammates Arjun Noticewala and Chris Scott at Westwood Racquet Club. They are now Hershey bound! Congratulations Gavin and Charbel! 🎾🏆
• Baseball split their doubleheader with Fort LeBoeuf. Varsity bested the Bison, 11-1. Sam Ciukaj gave up an unearned run in the opening frame and nothing else while striking out seven in five innings. Matt Oblich and Owen Fetzner each drove in a pair. Davin Friedman, Maddox Vaughn, Derick Friedman, Jackson Herr, AJ Sirianni, and Joe Flanagan each had an RBI. JV lost their game, 3-1.
• Girls varsity lacrosse dropped a tough one to Conneaut, 9-8. 🥍
• Softball fell to Corry, 17-2. 🥎
• Congratulations to Gavin Ferretti and Charbel Moubarak. They captured the D-10 AA Doubles title with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over teammates Arjun Noticewala and Chris Scott at Westwood Racquet Club. They are now Hershey bound! Congratulations Gavin and Charbel! 🎾🏆
• Baseball split their doubleheader with Fort LeBoeuf. Varsity bested the Bison, 11-1. Sam Ciukaj gave up an unearned run in the opening frame and nothing else while striking out seven in five innings. Matt Oblich and Owen Fetzner each drove in a pair. Davin Friedman, Maddox Vaughn, Derick Friedman, Jackson Herr, AJ Sirianni, and Joe Flanagan each had an RBI. JV lost their game, 3-1.
• Girls varsity lacrosse dropped a tough one to Conneaut, 9-8. 🥍
• Softball fell to Corry, 17-2. 🥎
Congratulations to Lucas Izbicki ’26. He has committed to run track & cross country next season on scholarship at Mercyhurst University as a middle-distance runner. This was his lone season competing for Prep and he turned it into a great opportunity at the next level. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 👟
Congratulations to Joey Bernatowicz ’26. He has committed to play college football next season at Allegheny College. He will play the tight end position at the next level for the Gators. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 🏈
Last Wednesday, April 29, our stage came alive in more ways than one!
Our Spring Dance Showcase was not only a celebration of months of dedication, discipline, and artistry; it also took place on International Dance Day, making the evening even more meaningful. Around the world, dance is honored as a universal language, and our dancers embodied that spirit with every step, turn, and performance.
This year’s program highlighted a dynamic range of student and teacher choreography, showcasing both the creative voices of our dancers and the guidance of our program. The concert featured a variety of styles including musical theatre tap, jazz, contemporary, and lyrical, with solos, duets, and group pieces that brought depth and diversity to the stage.
From energetic musical theatre tap numbers that lit up the stage with rhythm, personality, and storytelling, to powerful contemporary and lyrical works that explored emotion and vulnerability, each piece offered a unique perspective. Our jazz pieces brought strength, precision, and performance quality, while student-choreographed works reflected individuality, creativity, and risk-taking.
The music selections added another layer of artistry, ranging from modern pop and acoustic tracks to theatrical soundtracks and expressive instrumentals, helping each dance communicate its own story and intention.
We are beyond proud of each and every dancer who shared their passion, vulnerability, and growth on stage. From standout group performances to solos and duets, the showcase reflected the heart of our program and the strength of our community.
A very special spotlight goes to our seniors, Taylor Mendes ’26 and Mischa Castello ’26. Your leadership, commitment, and evolution as artists have left a lasting impact on this program. We wish our seniors the best of luck as they continue with dance in college.
Thank you to our dancers, faculty, families, and supporters who made this night unforgettable. Dance continues to connect, inspire, and tell stories, and we are so proud to be part of that story. #CPDance #SpringShowcase 🩰💃
(Professional photos courtesy of R Frank Media)
Our Spring Dance Showcase was not only a celebration of months of dedication, discipline, and artistry; it also took place on International Dance Day, making the evening even more meaningful. Around the world, dance is honored as a universal language, and our dancers embodied that spirit with every step, turn, and performance.
This year’s program highlighted a dynamic range of student and teacher choreography, showcasing both the creative voices of our dancers and the guidance of our program. The concert featured a variety of styles including musical theatre tap, jazz, contemporary, and lyrical, with solos, duets, and group pieces that brought depth and diversity to the stage.
From energetic musical theatre tap numbers that lit up the stage with rhythm, personality, and storytelling, to powerful contemporary and lyrical works that explored emotion and vulnerability, each piece offered a unique perspective. Our jazz pieces brought strength, precision, and performance quality, while student-choreographed works reflected individuality, creativity, and risk-taking.
The music selections added another layer of artistry, ranging from modern pop and acoustic tracks to theatrical soundtracks and expressive instrumentals, helping each dance communicate its own story and intention.
We are beyond proud of each and every dancer who shared their passion, vulnerability, and growth on stage. From standout group performances to solos and duets, the showcase reflected the heart of our program and the strength of our community.
A very special spotlight goes to our seniors, Taylor Mendes ’26 and Mischa Castello ’26. Your leadership, commitment, and evolution as artists have left a lasting impact on this program. We wish our seniors the best of luck as they continue with dance in college.
Thank you to our dancers, faculty, families, and supporters who made this night unforgettable. Dance continues to connect, inspire, and tell stories, and we are so proud to be part of that story. #CPDance #SpringShowcase 🩰💃
(Professional photos courtesy of R Frank Media)
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, May 5:
• Boys lacrosse split their doubleheader with Chartiers Valley. Varsity lost to the Colts, 14-3. Brady Powers scored twice and had an assist. Rory Callaghan had a goal and two assists. TJ Hiner made 16 saves in goal. JV won their game, 2-1. Evan Kaizer scored both goals. Cam Friedrichsmeyer and Reed Catrabone each had an assist. Hiner made nine saves. 🥍
• Boys lacrosse split their doubleheader with Chartiers Valley. Varsity lost to the Colts, 14-3. Brady Powers scored twice and had an assist. Rory Callaghan had a goal and two assists. TJ Hiner made 16 saves in goal. JV won their game, 2-1. Evan Kaizer scored both goals. Cam Friedrichsmeyer and Reed Catrabone each had an assist. Hiner made nine saves. 🥍
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing.” – Pelé
Our seniors have accomplished so much over these past four years with their hard work and perseverance. We are so proud of their accomplishments and look forward to seeing them succeed on their next stage! #Prep #Classof2026 #Family 🟠🔵⚫
Our seniors have accomplished so much over these past four years with their hard work and perseverance. We are so proud of their accomplishments and look forward to seeing them succeed on their next stage! #Prep #Classof2026 #Family 🟠🔵⚫
Congratulations to Lilly Pinzok ’27. She was honored by the Zonta Club of Erie as one of the recipients of the Amelia Earhart Award for outstanding leadership and scholarship. The awards were presented at their 37th annual award dinner last week. Congratulations, Lilly! #Prep #Leadership
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, May 4:
• Congratulations to Joseph Prichard. He captured the District 10 AA Singles title in thrilling fashion, besting Fairview’s Jai Prabhu in three sets, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, at Westwood Racquet Club. Prichard entered the tournament unseeded and won four of his five matches against opponents seeded in the top eight. With his victory, he is now headed to Hershey for the state tournament. Congratulations, Joseph! 🎾🏆
• Baseball swept General McLane. Frank Thomas spun a complete game one-hitter, striking out 10 vs. General McLane. It took Owen Fetzner's two-out single in the bottom of the seventh to make a walk-off winner of varsity, 1-0, over the Lancers. Frank Thomas pitched a complete game one-hitter and struck out 10. JV won their matchup, 10-1. Broegan McCarthy struck out 11 in four innings. Landon Martin, Jacob Cline, and Colton Phillips all had two hits. ⚾
• Girls and boys track & field split their meet against General McLane. The girls bested the Lancers, 82-68, while the boys fell, 90-59. For the girls, Anne-Catherine Brown and Makayla Stutts were triple winners. Kendal Johnston, Shelby Abogunde, Fina Bannister, and Reagan Johnston each won two events. Sophia Becker also won. Lucas Izbicki was a triple winner for the boys. Will English, Asher Wingenbach, and Brycen Brooks each won two events, while Ashton Mountain won the triple jump. 👟
• Softball was swept by Northwestern. They lost game one to the Wildcats, 10-0. Avery Pfister went 3-3. They would lose game two, 21-0. 🥎
(Track photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos - Rich Wise/Kim Gates)
• Congratulations to Joseph Prichard. He captured the District 10 AA Singles title in thrilling fashion, besting Fairview’s Jai Prabhu in three sets, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, at Westwood Racquet Club. Prichard entered the tournament unseeded and won four of his five matches against opponents seeded in the top eight. With his victory, he is now headed to Hershey for the state tournament. Congratulations, Joseph! 🎾🏆
• Baseball swept General McLane. Frank Thomas spun a complete game one-hitter, striking out 10 vs. General McLane. It took Owen Fetzner's two-out single in the bottom of the seventh to make a walk-off winner of varsity, 1-0, over the Lancers. Frank Thomas pitched a complete game one-hitter and struck out 10. JV won their matchup, 10-1. Broegan McCarthy struck out 11 in four innings. Landon Martin, Jacob Cline, and Colton Phillips all had two hits. ⚾
• Girls and boys track & field split their meet against General McLane. The girls bested the Lancers, 82-68, while the boys fell, 90-59. For the girls, Anne-Catherine Brown and Makayla Stutts were triple winners. Kendal Johnston, Shelby Abogunde, Fina Bannister, and Reagan Johnston each won two events. Sophia Becker also won. Lucas Izbicki was a triple winner for the boys. Will English, Asher Wingenbach, and Brycen Brooks each won two events, while Ashton Mountain won the triple jump. 👟
• Softball was swept by Northwestern. They lost game one to the Wildcats, 10-0. Avery Pfister went 3-3. They would lose game two, 21-0. 🥎
(Track photos courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos - Rich Wise/Kim Gates)
The Cathedral Prep Class of 1974 decided to meet on campus for their monthly gathering last week. Attendees had lunch in the school cafeteria and met with President Kevin Smith. Following lunch and a Q&A session, they had the chance to get a tour around the school. We encourage all Prep & Villa classes to share their gathering schedule with our Advancement Office. You can do so by reaching out to Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving Patrice Swick at (814) 453-7737, Ext. 2246 or Patrice.Swick@cathedralprep.com. #Prep #Alumni
It’s the final countdown! Senior Prom was held over the weekend at Lake Shore Country Club. This kicked off the final month of our seniors Prep as they get set to graduate at the end of May. We’re excited to announce the 2026 Cathedral Prep prom queen and king, Alonna Hudson ’26 and Maddox Ragen ’26! Congratulations Alonna, Maddox, and the entire prom court! The court included: Tamara Bell ’26, Maria Bruschi ’26, Mason Chatt ’26, Amanda Dong ’26, Sarah Gurung ’26, Christopher Mosca ’26, Amilio Perez ’26, and Zhaoying Zou ’26. #Prep #Prom2026 👑
