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  • September 23rd, 2011

    Model UN Club visits NYC

    Model UN Club visits NYC A the recent student activity fair, Model UN Club members share thoughts about their visit to the United Nations in NYC (left to right): Marissa Peterson ’12, Sarah Marran ’12, Jamie Casagrande’12 The Model UN Club at Mercy High School in Middletown hosted a trip to the United Nations in New York City before the… Read Article

  • June 16th, 2011

    Betsy Gilmartin Retires as Athletic Director

    Betsy Gilmartin Retires as Athletic Director MIDDLETOWN - Betsy Gilmartin started teaching at Mercy High School in 1983, when athletics was almost an afterthought for girls. Twenty-eight years later, including Gilmartin's last 17 years as Mercy's athletic director, boy, things have changed. Gilmartin will officially retire as Mercy's athletic director effective July 1, and hand over the athletic program to… Read Article

  • June 3rd, 2011

    Mercy Says Farewell to the Class of 2011

    Mercy High School Says Farewell to Class of 2011 On June 1, 2011 Mercy High School said farewell to the Class of 2011 during the school’s 45th commencement exercises.  The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich, conferred diplomas to 170 graduates. Class of 2011 Valedictorian Julia Kelly and Salutatorian Julia Kannam Sr. Mary A. McCarthy, RSM, Principal,… Read Article

  • May 25th, 2011

    Mercy Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian

    Mercy High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announced Sr. Mary A. McCarthy RSM, Principal of Mercy High School has announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2011. Julia Kelly is the 2011 Valedictorian, having attained the highest academic average in her class.  Julia is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Kelly of South Glastonbury.    Julia is an exceptionally… Read Article

  • May 18th, 2011

    Two Mercy Seniors Achieve Highest Girl Scout Award

    Two Mercy Seniors Achieve Highest Girl Scout Award Mercy High School seniors Sarah McLarty and Julia Kannam recently received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn.  Only 5% of eligible Girl Scouts nationwide earn this prestigious award. The Gold Award involves more than a year of work and requires the completion of leadership development,… Read Article

  • May 11th, 2011

    Mercy Senior Selected for Financial Education Institute

    Mercy Senior Selected for Financial Education Institute Mrs. Lynn Curello (left) and Sr. Mary McCarthy (right) congratulate Alexa Marks on her selection to the Connecticut Youth Financial Education Institute. Sr. Mary A. McCarthy, principal of Mercy High School, has announced that Alexa Marks, a senior, was selected to represent the school at the fourth annual Connecticut Youth Financial Education Institute. … Read Article

  • May 11th, 2011

    Mercy's National Honor Society Recognized for Service Projects

    Mercy’s National Honor Society Recognized for Service Projects The McAuley Chapter of the National Honor Society at Mercy High School was recently thanked and commended for its community outreach and service.  Continuing its strong tradition of serving others, members of the National Honor Society (NHS) recently held a blood drive for the Red Cross, a food collection for Amazing Grace… Read Article

  • April 28th, 2011

    Mercy's Tech Tigers Win Award at State Competition

    Mercy’s Tech Tigers Win Award at State Competition Mercy High School’s Robotics Team, the Tech Tigers, recently competed in the Northeast Utilities Connecticut Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Competition held in Hartford, CT on March 31 through April 2.  The Tech Tigers are sponsored by JC Penney, with additional funding contributed by United Technologies Corporation.… Read Article

  • April 19th, 2011

    Mercy High School Mock Trial Team Honored by Governor

    Mercy High School Mock Trial Team Honored by Governor Members of the Mercy championship Mock Trial Team pose with Governor Dannel Malloy (first row third from right) and Representative Joseph Serra (first row far right) prior to being recognized by the Connecticut General Assembly. The Mercy High School Mock Trial Team, which captured the state championship title at the Connecticut… Read Article

  • April 18th, 2011

    Alumna Author Returns to Mercy High School

    Alumna Author Returns to Mercy High School On April 14, 2011, as part of Mercy High School’s celebration of National Library Week, author Margaret Cahill returned to her alma mater to share the story of her writing experiences.  Ms. Cahill, a member of Mercy’s first graduating class, published the novel Five Star Fraud in 2010. Patricia Boothroyd, Library Media Specialist,… Read Article