Cathedral Preparatory School

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. 🏀

The Cathedral Prep student body held a dress down for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The proceeds were donated to the Martin Luther King Center. Executive Director of the Martin Luther King Center Mr. James Sherrod ’81 stop by campus last week to be presented with the proceeds. #Prep

Cathedral Prep Athletics Roundup for Monday, January 27: • Boys basketball swept Sharon. Varsity picked up a 75-57 win over the Tigers. Ahmari Horton had 19 points to lead the way. Cormac Thunell added 16. Michael Thompson finished with 13 points, while Nando Mirarchi had 12. JV won their matchup, 53-41. Marco Pfister had 14 points, while Max Santillan and Elijah Roberson each had 11 points. 🏀 • Girls basketball swept McDowell. Varsity rolled to a 53-33 victory over the Trojans. Addie Biel had 27 points and 16 rebounds. Seana Thrower went for 14 points, while Jessica Beveridge had 11 points. JV won, 27-19, behind 11 points from Bella Scheloske. 🏀 • Girls swimming and diving defeated McDowell, 98-87. Jaslene Cage won four events. Maria Costa and Kendal Johnston were triple winners. Costa also broke two McDowell pool records in the 200 IM and 100 backstroke. The backstroke record was once held by former teammate Megan Maholic ‘22VMA. Ellie Natemeier also won a pair of events. 🏊‍♀️ • Boys swimming and diving fell to McDowell. 94-91. Owen Carson won the 500, while Ted Terrizzi took the diving competition. 🏊‍♂️

Kayla Bogdanski '25 and Ava Hensler '25 held a winter clothing drive last week on campus to help those in our community. They collected 18 backs and two big boxes of clothes, which include 850 items, to donate to SafeNet, the Upper Room, Little Free Pantry, and Church of the Covenant. Thank you to all who donated and great job girls! #Prep #Service #Community

Cathedral Prep Weekend Athletics Roundup: • Boys basketball swept their weekend of matchups. Varsity jumped back into the win column using a 59-13 first half to defeat General McLane, 85-35. Cormac Thunell paced the Ramblers with 18 points. Michael Thompson had 15, while Nando Mirarchi finished with 12. JV also defeated the Lancers, 39-28, behind Marco Pfister’s 12 points. Brady Sambuchino chipped in seven points. Freshmen defeated North Catholic, 61-24. Eli Elwell had 18 points to lead the Ramblers, while Jackson Lauria finished with nine points. 🏀 • Wrestling won the Frank Ferguson Brooke Classic in West Virginia. Davion Edmond (120), Keagan Oler (138), Gabe Dorman (150), Brandon Byrd (165), and Bo Martucci (175) won their respective classes. Mason Gregor (106) and Andrew Gammon (144) finished second. Kamdyn Borrero (126), Jaden Crockett (157), Sam Harrington (190), and Omar Arrington (215) all took third. Jourdin Crockett (138), Bode Terry (157), Corey Kowalski (215), and Max Spaulding all finished fifth. 🤼‍♂️ • Girls basketball split their doubleheader with Olmstead Falls (OH). Varsity fell to the Bulldogs, 65-40. Addie Biel had 19 points and 10 rebounds. Seana Thrower finished with 10 points, Jessica Beveridge finished with 9 points. JV won their matchup, 34-28. Brooklyn DiRaimo had 11 points, while Bella Scheloske had seven points. 🏀 (Girls basketball photo courtesy of Caitlyn Elwell '23)

Seventh and eighth grade students in the area joined us last weekend for Rambler Night Out! Attendees enjoyed a night full of fun, food, games, activities, dancing, music, and more! This was a great opportunity to meet new friends and have a fun, active night during the winter. #Prep #RamblerNightOut 🟠🔵⚫