Mike McCoy '66 returned home to Cathedral Prep on Monday to speak to our students. McCoy's "Mike McCoy Ministries" reaches students in Catholic schools with the message of faith, hope, and encouragement; enabling them to make better decisions in their lives. McCoy is a member of Prep's Athletic Hall of Fame, as well as Erie Hall of Fame and Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. He played his college career at Notre Dame and was the second overall pick in the 1970 NFL Draft by Green Bay. Mike went on to play 11 seasons in the NFL for the Packers, Raiders and Giants. He shared stories about his football career and life, including the struggles he faced. He spoke on perseverance and gave students examples on how to maneuver through obstacles in life. Thank you, Mike! #Prep #EmpoweringYouth #Faith
Calling all prospective members of the Class of 2028 interested in dance! Cathedral Prep awards several yearly, non-renewable Dance Scholarships of $500 each based on the criteria listed on the application form found on www.cathedralprep.com/scholarships. Applicants will need to have essay submitted by THIS FRIDAY, March 1, 2024, and auditions will be held NEXT THURSDAY, March 7, 2024, from 4:30 – 6:30p.m. in the Cathedral Prep Dance Studio. We hope to see you there! #Prep #Dance 💃🕺
Mrs. Drabant’s senior English classes are beginning their “Man and Monsters” unit, where they will be reading “Frankenstein.” To review the elements of gothic stories and prepare, the read M.R. James' short story "Lost Hearts." They then recreated scenes using the Stop Motion Studio application to learn and practice. A stop motion film will be one of their project options for concluding “Frankenstein.” #Prep #English
THIS FRIDAY, National Art Honors Society will be hosting their yearly fundraiser, “Pies & Picasso.” It will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Salata Technology & Innovation Center. This fun event is where you can create a painting with the help of a step-by-step demonstration by student volunteers, as well as spend some time with friends or make some new ones. There is no skill needed to be able to enjoy this event. The canvas, paints, and any supplies needed will be provided. While painting, you are welcome to enjoy a variety of pies donated by NAHS members. Tickets are $25 per person, and this can be paid at the door. If you can RSVP in advance, it would be greatly appreciated!!!). We encourage you to come, enjoy some pie, and take home your own beautiful artwork!
To sign up, please email Mrs. Duda (Nicole.Duda@cathedralprep.com) or Mr. Vicary (Doug.Vicary@cathedralprep.com). #Pies&Picasso 🎨🥧
AFJROTC’s drill team ended their season with a strong showing in Parkersburg, WV this weekend. Winning several categories, they were able to take first-place overall in military drill against teams from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. These teams were led by Alex Junkin ’24, Conor O'Brien ’24, Chris Reitz ’25, Chris Mosca ’26, Daven Weatherby ’26, and Brooke Burick ’27. Ryan Noonan ’27 and Justin Yochim ’25 also earned individual awards. Congratulations, cadets, on a job well done! #Prep #AFJROTC
Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup:
• Wrestling finished fifth at the AAA Northwest Regional held at Altoona. Keagan Oler (127) was the lone Rambler that qualified for states with his first-place finish. He picked up the decision over Hickory’s Brady Slicker, 9-5. Amir Johnson (121), Brandon Byrd (152) and Bo Martucci (160) all placed fourth. Andrew Gammon (133) and Gabe Dorman (145) took fifth, while Max Spaulding (215) finished sixth. 🥇🤼♂️
• The District 10 AA Diving championships took place this weekend. Ted Terrizzi placed second for the Ramblers, punching his ticket to states. 🥈💦
(Wrestling photo courtesy of Cathedral Prep Wrestling)
We would like to offer a very special thank you to Mr. Mark Weir for stopping by our campus recently to speak to our students! He spoke on how to make Prep a more welcoming school and how our differences are our strengths. He is the founder of LEADS (Leadership: Exploring and Developing Success). Thank you again, Mark! #Prep #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion
Cathedral Prep Track & Field is looking for a shot put/discus coach. Interested candidates should contact Head Coach Therese Brown at therese.brown@cathedralprep.com. #RollRamblers 👟
It is hard to believe that we are just a little over THREE WEEKS away from Legacy Gala 2024: "Igniting Excellence!” We want to send a very special thank you to or Blaze sponsors: Allburn Florist, Frontier General Contracting, Printing Concepts, and Welder’s Supply. We also want to thank our Fire sponsors: Carrara Steel, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield/AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, and LECOM. Thank you for your support! #LegacyGala2024 🔥
BizPath students took a field trip to Mercyhurst University today for their Day in Business event. They had the chance to learn about Mercyhurst’s programs, engage with faculty members, meet current students, tour campus, and have lunch in their dining hall. They closed out the day working on creating advertisements for products. #Prep #BizPath
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, February 22:
• Back-to-back. Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team! They captured the District 10 AAAAA championship with a 53-51 win over Meadville. The victory gave the Ramblers their 25th D-10 crown. Amaree Pickens led the way with 21 points and seven rebounds. Michael Thompson finished with 11 points and six rebounds, while Nando Mirarchi added nine points. Congratulations to Coach Lynch and the team! 🏀🏆
GAMEDAY! It’s round three between the Ramblers and the Meadville Bulldogs. Winner win the District 10 5A Championship. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m at Mercyhurst University. Tickets can only be purchased online at https://piaadistrict10.hometownticketing.com/embed/all. Roll Ramblers! #Prep 🏀
Outreach Club members had the opportunity to attend the Rotary Club of Erie’s weekly meeting yesterday to share club updates and receive a check that helped pay for our Operation Christmas Child service project. Students were able to talk with members and experienced the benefit of being connected with the Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club to have better connections to serving our community. #Prep #Community
We want to send a special thank you to Reeves Plumbing & Heating for being a ruby member of our Business Alliance Program! #Prep #BAP 🚿
Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, February 20:
• Varsity hockey fell to Peters Township, 6-0. 🏒
Congratulations to Noah Handzel ’24. He has committed to play Division I soccer next season at Bucknell University on scholarship. Handzel was Prep's leading scorer the last two seasons and scored the overtime winner to send his team to the state championship. He also helped the Ramblers to their first outright state crown ever, scoring in the title game. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete ⚽
Last week, ten students began their monthly visits to the Barber National Institute to work with the students there! The first visit was for their Valentine’s Day dance, where students with the high school students got to participate in a “getting to know you” activity followed by a dance. Students with the younger students were able to do a craft and play bingo. We’re looking forward to our visit in March and we’re grateful to the Barber Center for this opportunity! #Prep #Community
Cathedral Prep Holiday Weekend Athletics Roundup:
• Five wrestlers took home gold in the D-10 AAA Individual Wrestling Championship. Congratulations to Aiden Carter (107), Keagan Oler (127), Brandon Byrd (152), Bo Martucci (160), and Corey Kowalski (189), who all advanced to the Northwest Region AAA Tournament with their championship victories. Amir Johnson (121), Andrew Gammon (133), Jaden Crockett (172) and Max Spaulding (215) all took second, while Will English (114), Gabe Dorman (145) and Alex Hagerty (285) all placed third. They also advanced to the Region Tournament with their finishes. Overall, the Ramblers finished first with 215 points by the end of the meet, 16 points better than second place Meadville. Congratulations to all! 🤼♂️🏆
• Boys basketball finished 2-1 over the weekend. Varsity completed the season sweep of McDowell with a 62-54 win. Derek Galla finished with 18 points and six rebounds. Amaree Pickens had 11 points and seven rebounds, while Spencer Kanne had nine points. JV dropped their matchup to the Trojans, 69-50, while the freshmen defeated Slippery Rock, 61-33. 🏀
(Basketball photos courtesy of Mike Gallagher/Duffy Gallagher; Wrestling photos courtesy of Cathedral Prep Wrestling)
It’s round two of the rivalry in boys basketball between the Ramblers and the Trojans. JVs kick-off the doubleheader at 6:00 p.m. in the Joann Mullen Gymnasium with the varsity matchup following. A limited number of tickets remain. Tickets can be purchased at the Cathedral Prep main office until noon today. We want to thank Sports Clips Haircuts for being the official sponsor of tonight’s game! #Prep #RollRamblers 🏀
(Photo courtesy of Erie County Sports Photos - Rich Wise & Kim Gates)
Curriculum in action is what AFJROTC is all about! Yesterday, Prep cadets learned about aviation history as they toured the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, OH. #Prep #AFJROTC ✈
