Cathedral Preparatory School

Congratulations to Charbel Moubarak ’28 for his outstanding achievement at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) competition! His project, “The Effect of Essential Oils and Neomycin on E. coli,” earned him a first-place award, showcasing his dedication to scientific research. He qualified for the state competition on May 19 in State College. The entire Cathedral Prep community is incredibly proud and wishes him the best of luck as he represents our school on this big stage! #Prep #PJAS #ScienceChampion 🔬

JoAnn Burkhart, the coordinator of Project Linus’ Erie Chapter, joined Outreach Club yesterday. Students helped make tie blankets that will be given to children in need throughout the Erie community. #Prep #Service #Community

Yesterday, six more of our student-athletes came together at the Salata Technology & Innovation Center to sign their letters of intent for the next chapter in their athletic journeys. Below is a list of who they are and where they will be attending college. We are so proud of them and know that they will go on to do great things at their next destination! #Prep #RollRamblers #Committed 🟠⚫🔵 Emily Dudenhoeffer ’25—Softball—Saint Vincent College 🥎 Montay Hollingsworth ’25—Football—Mercyhurst University 🏈 Nathaniel Klan ’25—Lacrosse—John Carroll University 🥍 Sarah Teed ’25—Cross Country/Track & Field—Loyola University Maryland 👟 Max Wallace ’25—Basketball—Allegheny College 🏀 Cooper Wierzchowski ’25—Golf—Methodist University ⛳

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, February 5: • Indoor track competed in their third NEOITC Green Division meet at SPIRE. For the boys, Taijoun Williams took third in the 60. Devin Easter finished fifth, while Hunter Sullivan took seventh. Easter finished sixth in the 200. Roman Hamm took seventh in the 400, while Declan Toohey took eighth. Will English took third in the 800, while Nick Kupniewski finished seventh. Hank Partridge took fifth in the 60 hurdles. The 4x200 relay of Easter, Sullivan, Williams, and Brycen Brooks took fifth. The 4x400 relay of Toohey, Kupniewski, Hamm, and English also took fifth. The 4x800 relay finished sixth. Ashton Mountain took fourth in the long jump, while Gavin Easter took sixth. On the girls side, Tamaria Knight finished eighth in the 60. Fina Bannister won the 800. Reagan Johnston took second, while Sophie Becker finished fifth. The 4x400 relay of Bannister, Johnston, Anne-Catherine Brown, and Allison Bender took fourth. The 4x800 relay won the event. 👟 • Boys basketball split their doubleheader with Mercyhurst Prep. JV fell to the Lakers, 48-46. Marco Pfister scored 16 points to lead the way. Max Santillan finished with 15 points, while Demario Smith added 10. Freshmen picked up a 43-29 victory. Eli Elwell and Emmanuel Agosto each finished with 11 points. 🏀 • Bowling improved to 5-2 with a 16-12 win over Erie High. Ava Hensler had the high game of 218 and high series of 559. 🎳

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In January, Cathedral Preparatory School’s chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) proudly hosted its second annual Induction Dinner, celebrating the dedication and accomplishments of its newest inductees. The evening was a testament to the passion, artistry, and leadership within our dance community. The event brought together students, families, and supporters to recognize the hard work of our dancers. The ceremony honored inductees for their commitment to excellence in dance, leadership, and service, embodying the core values of NHSDA. This year’s induction marks another milestone in our chapter’s growth, reinforcing our mission to cultivate a deeper appreciation for dance while fostering a strong sense of community and artistic integrity. Congratulations to all our inductees—your dedication and passion continue to inspire! #Prep #NHSDA

We had some furry visitors join us on campus yesterday! Dogs from Therapy Dogs United and Canine Companions joined us to celebrate National School Counseling Week. #Prep #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek 🐶

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Tuesday, February 4: • Wrestling advanced to the PIAA quarterfinals with their 39-20 victory over Port Allegany. Amir Johnson (133) and Sam Harrington (172) won by fall. Kamdyn Borrero (127) and Keagan Oler (139) won by technical fall. Mason Gregor (107) and Jaden Crockett (152) won by major decision, while Davion Edmond (121), Andrew Gammon (145), and Brandon Byrd (160) all picked up decisions. 🤼‍♂️ • Boys basketball split their doubleheader with Meadville. Varsity rolled to an 80-60 win over the Bulldogs. Nando Mirarchi had 21 points. Cormac Thunell went for 18, while Spencer Kanne finished with 14. Max Wallace chipped in 11. The Ramblers made 14 three-pointers for the game. JV dropped their matchup in overtime, 75-73. Demario Smith led all scorers with 23 points. Freshmen fell to Harbor Creek, 53-34. 🏀 • Varsity hockey picked up a 5-1 victory over Norwin. Rylan Sorge, Brady Sack, Chris Bruschi, Mathius Sprickman, and Tucker Kinnear all scored for the Ramblers. Sprickman and Kinnear each had a pair of assists, while Sorge, Ashton Duchini, and Ethan Cunningham also had assists. Ian Brown made 25 saves in goal. 🏒

Congratulations to Max Wallace ’25. He has committed to play college basketball next season at Allegheny College. Wallace has played an integral part for the Ramblers this season, averaging more than seven points per game while being one of the top shot blockers in District 10. #Prep #RollRamblers #StudentAthlete 🏀

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Ms. Vomero’s English students have been hard at work bringing their favorite characters from “Scythe” to life through a creative and analytical activity! They dove deep into understanding their characters by tracing their growth, exploring key decisions, and discovering what truly defines them. They have been working on their “Character Body Biography” projects. Students combined artistic expression and literary analysis to capture the essence of their chosen characters. Each piece is a unique representation of the character’s journey, virtues, and challenges. #Prep #English

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, February 3: • Girls basketball swept Erie High. Varsity defeated the Royals in a defensive battle, 38-27. Addie Biel had 14 points, while Grace Orlando and Seana Thrower each had 10 points. JV won their matchup, 36-10. Bella Scheloske had 10 points, while Allie Adams added nine points. 🏀 • Girls swimming and diving rolled to a 109-16 win over Mercyhurst Prep. Brianne Ryan won four events. Chloe Callaway was a triple winner, while Aubrey Bender, Chloe Borrero, Jaslene Cage, and Maria Costa all won a pair of events. Ange Terrizzi won the diving competition. 🏊‍♀️ • Boys swimming and diving picked up a 123-5 win over Mercyhurst Prep. Jack Raimy was a quadruple winner. Jackman Callaway and Leighton Leeds each won three events. Ben Camera, Adam Clark, and Colin Troutman each won a pair of events. Ed Terrizzi won diving. 🏊‍♂️

Our MedPath students had an incredible opportunity to hear from LECOM’s pharmacy professors and students during a “Lunch and Learn” about the many diverse fields of pharmacy and what it takes to succeed in pharmacy school! From clinical to research, retail to industry, the possibilities are endless. The hands-on activities were exceptional, giving our students a real taste of the skills and knowledge required in the field. A special highlight was hearing from Prep alumnus Charlie Raimondi ’20, who shared fond memories of his time at Prep and his journey through LECOM. He is excited to connect with and inspire future MedPath students! A huge thank you to LECOM for this engaging and informative experience! #MedPath #FuturePharmacists #HandsOnLearning ⚕

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Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup: • Congratulations to the Wrestling team! They captured the District 10 AA championship over Corry, 41-30, to win their third straight D-10 title over the weekend. They began with a 51-21 win over Grove City in the quarterfinals and a 45-24 win over North East in the semifinals. In the championship match, Davion Edmond (114), Kamdyn Borrero (121), Keagan Oler (133), and Andrew Gammon (139) won by fall. Jaden Crockett (152) and Brandon Byrd (160) won by technical fall. Mason Gregor (107) won by major decision, while Max Spaulding (285) picked up a decision. The Ramblers now advance to the PIAA tournament. They host Port Allegany on Tuesday in the first round. Congratulations to Coach Hahesy and the team! 🏆🤼‍♂️ • Boys basketball competed on all three levels this weekend. Varsity avenged an earlier loss to McDowell with their 51-35 win over the Trojans. Spencer Kanne led the way with 15 points. Ahmari Horton scored 13, while Nando Mirarchi had nine points. JV fell in their matchup, 45-33. Brady Sambuchino, Max Santillan, and Marco Pfister all had seven points each. JV also fell to Canisius (NY), 50-48. Freshmen basketball picked up a 71-50 win over Canisius (NY). Jackson Lauria and Eli Elwell each scored 17 points to lead the way. Emmanuel Agosto chipped in 14 points. 🏀 • Girls varsity basketball defeated Solon (OH), 72-51. Addie Biel led the Ramblers with 32 points and 16 rebounds. Grace Orlando had 13 points and 4 assists. Evalene Geary scored nine points and had six rebounds. 🏀 • Indoor track competed in the SPIRE Ohio Preview Meet. Allison Bender took third in the 1600 and set a new PR. Zita Schiedel took sixth in the 3200 and also set a new PR. Fina Bannister finished eighth in the 800. 👟

As part of Catholic Schools Week, students participated in a collection for the SSJ Neighborhood Network. Throughout the week, we participated in various service projects, prayerful reflections, and fun dress downs to celebrate our Catholic identity. #Prep #CSW2025 ✝

Cathedral Prep AFJROTC cadets had the honor to present the flags prior to the Erie VA Medical Center expansion groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday. Once again, our cadets represented our school and nation proudly! #Prep

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Thursday, January 30: • Girls swimming and diving defeated Warren, 102-75. Ellie Natemeier and Jaslene Cage each won four events. Maria Costa was a triple winner, while Chloe Borrero and Aubrey Bender each won a pair of events. 🏊‍♀️ • Boys swimming and diving also defeated Warren, 130-28. Jackman Callaway won four events. Jack Raimy took home three events, while Matthew Hinman, Thomas Fortin, and Andrew Dutchcot each won a pair. Ed Terrizzi won the diving competition. 🏊‍♂️ • Girls basketball swept Warren. Varsity picked up a 61-34 win over the Dragons. Addie Biel led the way with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Grace Orlando scored 12 points. Seana Thrower scored nine points and had six steals, while Jessica Beveridge also scored nine points. JV scored a 43-17 victory. Isabelle Shames had 11 points to lead the Ramblers. 🏀 • Varsity hockey picked up a 3-2 victory over Canon-McMillan in overtime. Tucker Kinnear scored a pair of goals, including the game winner. Chris Bruschi also had the other tally. Mathius Sprickman had a pair of assists. Logan Morris, Rylan Sorge, and Bruschi also had assists. Ian Brown made 24 saves in net. 🏒

The American Legion Oratorical Contest is a yearly contest that was developed in 1938 primarily to instill a better knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States in high school students. Other objectives include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. This year, cadets Jocelynn Crofoot ’28 and June Crofoot ’27 represented the Wesleyville American Legion and North East American Legion at the Erie County level and also for the 29th District, which incorporates Erie and Crawford County. #Prep

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Wednesday, January 29: • Ava Hensler led the bowling team to a 17-11 victory over Mercyhurst at Eastland Bowl. Hensler had a team-high series of 605 thanks to games of 205 and 232. Hensler broke the school record for consecutive strikes with 11 in a row over two consecutive games. 🎳 • Boys freshmen basketball defeated Oil City, 43-20. Jackson Lauria led the way with 16 points, while Eli Elwell finished with 15 points. 🏀 • LATE TUESDAY SCORE: Boys freshmen basketball fell to McDowell, 53-16. 🏀